Spring 2020 Capital Letter Magazine

CAPITAL LETTER Vol. 23 | Issue 1 | Spring 2020

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CAPITAL LETTER Chairman’s Foreword Welcome everyone to this, the first On another health-related note, scientists from across the world for issue of Capital Letter in 2020. I’m sure you have noticed the very four days of conversation and events striking front cover of this issue. It is a to celebrate literary arts. It has been a rather dramatic start ‘Digital Medical Illustration of Human’ to the year, I think we can all agree. and comes to us from the Department Finally, flip to page 2 to meet our The COVID-19 outbreak is dominating for International Trade. It relates to new committee members. Make sure media coverage and most of our an overview of the UK’s presence at to say hello at our next event. thoughts at this time. It is necessary this year’s Arab Health event (page for us all to take precautionary 5), which focussed on “lifestyle” Wishing you a healthy spring measures as advised by authorities. diseases, such as diabetes and season, With regards to how business entities cardiovascular diseases, and using can prepare for and manage impacts the latest medical technology and Nick Cochrane-Dyet MBE on industry during this kind of crises research to explore ways in which Chairman we have an excellent article on page artificial intelligence (AI) can help with 9. diagnosis and treatment. We are also extremely mindful of Make sure to take a look at our what is currently happening in the feature from Dr Jane Goodall (page oil markets, and the resulting impact 14) about her Roots & Shoots initiative globally. When it comes to potential making its way to the UAE – including for disruption in this region, the information about how you can get United Arab Emirates have always involved. demonstrated efficient reactions and flexibility to successfully manage We have a delightful overview of the circumstances, so I am confident recent Hay Festival (page 16), which this instance will not be different. was the inaugural event in Abu Dhabi. We monitor the situation closely The event brought together writers, nonetheless. readers, artists, academics and Contents BBG and Embassy Update 1 Cranleigh Student Addresses IRENA Assembly 18 2 Great British People in Business 19 Chairman’s Foreword 3 Meet the New Committee Members 3 News, Events & Updates Notes from the BBG Office 4 BCC Comments on Brexit 5 RAKBANK Elite Premium Banking 20 Update on the UK at Expo 2020 Dubai 5 UK Medtech in the Middle East Rolls-Royce Technologies Underpin New Emirates Contract 22 Consular Services 6 7 New Sponsor Package to Expand into Dubai 23 Insight 8 9 First Line of Medicines Packaged in the UAE Produced 23 How to Diversify 10 Planning a move to the UK? 11 Mediclinic Al Noor Celebrates 20 Years 24 Interview with Keith Mallon 12 Crisis Management in the Midst of an Emerging Outbreak Fifth Annual Make It Challenge 24 Technology and Harnessing its Benefits 14 The Road to Glasgow – COP26 16 Poppy Ball and Proms at The Club 25 Can You Have a Side Business in Abu Dhabi? EIC Connect UAE 2020 and ADIPEC 2019 26 Special Features News in Brief 27 Jane Goodall’s Roots & Shoots in the UAE Highlights of the First Hay Festival Abu Dhabi About the BBG Events Gallery 29 Why Join the BBG? 34 Corporate Sponsors 35 Committee Members 36 New Members 37 Membership Listings 40 Cover Picture: Digital Medical Illustration of Human ©Department for International Trade Editorial Submissions or Advertising Enquiries: Editorial Panel: Anna Ali Adib, Tim Allen, David Good, David Spearing, Gavin Anderson, Sinéad Whelan ☎[email protected], British Business Group (BBG) Abu Dhabi ☎Published by: Dar Al Fajr Printing, Publishing & Advertising, PO Box 43635, Abu Dhabi, UAE, : +971 2 445 7234 BBG Office Mobile: 056 6650582 P.O. Box 505, Abu Dhabi, UAE, : +971 2 4488300 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: www.britishbusiness.org This magazine is distributed among the members of Office Manager: Sinéad Whelan British Business Group and has no commercial value. Vol. 23 Issue 1 Spring 2020 CAPITAL LETTER 1

BBG AND EMBASSY UPDATE Meet the New Committee Members Tom Shorrock – Applications, before moving on to last 15 in the energy space across Group QinetiQ plc in 2013 as the company’s Europe and the Middle East, he has Collaboration MENA Regional Director. found complete solutions for many and major global clients. He joined NES International While his current portfolio extends GT in June 2018 relocating into the Relations across multiple domains, Tim retains UAE from Riyadh in Saudi Arabia. Liaison a keen interest in the potential of Lee consults with clients that are technology to enhance training looking to improve or develop their Tom Shorrock and thereby improve operational recruitment capabilities across the is the performance. Middle East, finding them cost- Operations effective compliant solutions. Manager Tariq Haddad – for the Duke of Edinburgh’s Committee Chris Keeling – International Award for Bahrain and Member Financial the United Arab Emirates. Sector Lead After obtaining a BSc in Chemistry Tariq is the from the University of Bristol, Tom Managing Chris is a worked in Industry for six years in Director of MAK financial the UK and France. Alongside his Trading Abu planner and work, he was also a member of Dhabi. With a has lived in the the local Army Reserve unit. It was measurable UAE for more during this time that Tom worked history in than nine years. with schools and a Cadet Force in the oil and He works his local area to help with the Duke gas industry building strategic for The Fry of Edinburgh Award. partnerships across national and Group; a 122-year-old tax, estates, Having taught in the UK, Tom went international markets, Tariq’s areas of and financial planning company, on to teach Chemistry, Science and expertise include strategic business headquartered in the UK. Starting French at various schools in Qatar, planning, investment management, his career in 2008, Chris worked Bahrain and Abu Dhabi. It was while pre and upgrading qualifications for Lloyds TSB in England. After in Abu Dhabi that the opportunity to and adding value In Country Value moving to the UAE in 2011, he has work for the Award arose. programs with NOCs & governmental worked for both Standard Chartered Now based in Abu Dhabi, as well Organisations. Bank and HSBC before joining The as offering Operational Support, Previously, Tariq was a lead Fry Group upon their arrival to the another aspect of his role is the in EPCI projects focusing on region in December 2018. Chris development of the Award and procurement and supply chain holds qualifications from The London non-formal management, and spent many Institute of Banking and Finance, he education years in London in manufacturing, is also a qualified UK pension transfer within the UAE. leading business re-processing specialist. and teams to re-align and grow As Chris doesn’t live in Abu Dhabi, Tim Allen – more efficient companies. Tariq is he sits on the committee as a co- Group Com- currently diversifying MAK Trading opted contributor. He is an advocate munications into the broader energy spectrum of the BBG and attends as many and Defence including renewables and nuclear events as possible. He applied to join Sector Lead energy. He believes in collaborations the committee in order to continue and partnerships between British the good work that the BBG are Brigadier (rtd.) manufacturers and local suppliers doing in facilitating British business Tim Allen is the to establish a foothold in the country in Abu Dhabi. He firmly believes that Chief Executive they are operating in. building strong relationships is key Officer of Houbara Defence & to sustaining long term business for Security LLC, a joint venture between Lee Bailey – British companies in the region. QinetiQ plc and Middle East General Committee Chris has strong opinions on the Enterprises (MGE). Member state of the financial services sector Tim has focussed on the Middle in the region. Through the BBG he East region throughout both his Lee is the is looking to attract top tier banks, military and commercial careers. Regional Sales advisors, asset managers, and During 31 years of service with the Director for NES fin-tech experts while increasing British Army he gained operational Global Talent, the awareness of Abu Dhabi as a experience in Northern Ireland, looking after financial hub in the region. He is also Oman, the Balkans, Iraq and sales across keen to promote financial education Afghanistan. Tim left the British the Middle for both BBG members and the wider Army in 2010 to join Cubic Defense East based community. from Abu Dhabi. Having worked in 2 CAPITAL LETTER recruitment for over 20 years, the Vol. 23 Issue 1 Spring 2020

BBG AND EMBASSY UPDATE Notes From the BBG Office ✪ The BBG Abu Dhabi office team is taking a precautionary approach with all of our upcoming events amid the current concerns around COVID-19 and efforts to contain the virus. We appreciate our members’ patience as we work within the UAE and UK government guidelines for our activities at this time. Our members and guests health and safety is paramount, and we do hope that business as usual resumes fully soon. ✪ BBG Abu Dhabi is hiring! We have an upcoming vacancy in our office team in the role ‘BBG Events and Operations Coordinator.’ If you would like to submit your CV for consideration please do so to [email protected]. ✪ BBG Abu Dhabi is continuously grateful to our corporate sponsors, whose support allows us to continue the work that we do. We would like to acknowledge and thank our corporate sponsors for 2020 as follows: • Platinum: RAKBANK Elite • Gold: Barclays, BP, Intertek, Kingsbury, PwC, Rolls-Royce, Shell • Silver: Al Emarat United, NES Global Talent, The Fry Group, Readymix Abu Dhabi • Bronze: Delma Exchange, Gemaco Interiors, Guardian Insurance Brokers Part of Howden Broking Group, Fast Rent A Car, InterContinental Abu Dhabi, Mediclinic. Many thanks, from Sinéad & Sarah. BCC Comments on Brexit As the UK marks its official departure In our business communities, this phase of negotiations will influence the from the European Union, and the start historic moment will bring a mixture business environment for decades to of an 11-month transition period, Dr of regret for some and celebration for come. Businesses are likely to face Adam Marshall, Director General of the others – but this is just the end of the significant changes in the way they British Chambers of Commerce, said: beginning, not the beginning of the end. trade, both in Europe and across the world. The government must clearly Decisions made during the next communicate what those changes will be – and provide timely guidance and support to help firms adapt and make the most of new opportunities as Britain sets its own trading polices. Our business communities are pragmatic and want to move on from the emotional arguments around Brexit that have stymied confidence and investment for so long. They want to work with ministers to get the details right on issues like customs, regulation and immigration – and they are desperate to avoid more of the cliff-edges that have affected their operations in recent years. On the domestic front, spades in the ground for new infrastructure, better skills and training, and action to lower the up-front costs facing UK businesses are urgently needed to boost confidence and unlock investment. Vol. 23 Issue 1 Spring 2020 CAPITAL LETTER 3

BBG AND EMBASSY UPDATE Update on the UK at Expo 2020 Dubai Laura Faulkner requests from businesses to hire the staffing provider, ServeU. If you are UK Pavilion event space for their own interested in applying for a role or to Across the UK, Dubai and globally, activities, including meetings, private volunteer at the UK Pavilion during the appetite for news about the UK’s dining and media events. the event, please get in touch at info@ participation in Expo 2020 Dubai is growing. It is particularly exciting On our visitor experience, bigfishrecruitment.ae that this happens as the Ready submissions for content for our digital As well as the UK Pavilion to Trade Campaign launches exhibition have now closed and we taking shape, it was great to worldwide, inspiring and have seen our algorithm produce the see that Asif Khan, award- reassuring overseas first AI generated poetry from donated winning architect for the markets that the UK is words with invaluable support from UK Pavilion at Astana ready, willing and able our curators: Poetry Archive; The Expo 2017, has to trade with them. Poetry Society and Scottish Poetry just unveiled his It’s great to see that Library. We are also working with latest commission the Ready to Trade Expo organisers and academics from – Expo Entry Campaign adverts Oxford University to source a corpus Portals, the in Dubai (including of Arabic poetry to train the algorithm. gateways to in the airport and Our digital companion on smartphone the Expo 2020 Dubai International and every aspect of the digital Dubai site. Financial Centre) customer journey is being built and we Asif Khan’s feature messaging will be showing you the first product of studio has on the UK at this in the coming months. pioneered a Expo 2020 Dubai new kind of specifically, UK Pavilion Operations is also very carbon fibre including much front of mind. We are currently technique highlighting our AI- looking at staffing and training to create themed Pavilion and for the site, working with our new the entrance how our programming gates, which are will explore the future of coincidentally energy. the same height as the UK Pavilion The UAE’s preparations at 21 metres. This are rapidly progressing is another excellent and I was delighted to see example of UK talent that HH Sheikh Mohammed bin speaking to the UK’s theme Rashid Al Maktoum released a film statement for Expo 2020 Dubai on his social media channels officially opening the incredible Al Wasl Plaza – ‘Innovating for a Shared Future’. – the centre stage and ‘beating heart’ Recently, it was my privilege to of the Expo site. Al Wasl Plaza has the join the first Commissioner General largest 360-degree projection screen Steering Committee for Expo 2020 in the world, is taller than the leaning Dubai, with the UK being one of Tower of Pisa and large enough to fit 34 nations chosen to advise event two Airbus A380s inside of it! The UK organisers on the interests of all is already preparing video content 190 participating nations. This for projection on the Al Wasl Plaza for and other meetings of nations the UK’s National Day on 10 February participating in this major world event 2021. demonstrates the start of realising the major benefit of Expo 2020 Dubai, As well as UK National Day which is collaboration. As well as preparations, we have started working closely with other nations, planning VIP visits that will be made to our stakeholders and our partners, the UK Pavilion, wider Expo site and we are speaking to more than 750 region and we are working across the organisations across the UK and our whole of UK Government to bring this overseas territories. It is great to see together. During briefings, everyone every part of the Union joining us on heard great news on the construction the road to Expo. of the UK Pavilion, which is now If you would like to find out more rising fast. Foundations are in, the about the UK’s participation in Expo walls are in place for the conference 2020 Dubai, please visit our website centre and restaurant and the testing at great.gov.uk/expo2020 and follow of the façade has been successfully us on Twitter and Instagram @ completed, with full size working UKPavilion2020 models of the wooden cassettes Laura Faulkner is Commissioner that will display a collective, global General and Project Director, UK at message. We are also already getting Expo 2020 Dubai. 4 CAPITAL LETTER Vol. 23 Issue 1 Spring 2020

BBG AND EMBASSY UPDATE By Simon Penney heavily in technology and increased developing certain conditions and its focus on disease screening and support them to make the right One of the big themes at this year’s prevention. These efforts have helped preventative choices. Boditrax is a UK Arab Health was the challenge of drive the steady reduction in deaths technology that assesses a person’s how to tackle non-communicable in the UK associated with diabetes, body fat, water composition, visceral diseases (NCDs) in the Middle cardiovascular disease and cancer fat rating and their basal metabolic East. The statistics are alarming. In over the past three decades. rate. It helps people understand their 2015, more than half of all deaths body composition and make positive in the Gulf countries were caused Exciting new technology can changes to their diet and exercise by non-communicable or “lifestyle” screen for disease early and habits. diseases, especially cardiovascular accurately disease, cancer, respiratory disease I was delighted to meet many of and diabetes. The International The UK’s John Radcliffe Hospital has the +100 UK Medtech companies Diabetes Federation reports that GCC developed an AI system (Ultromics) that at Arab Health this year. It was countries have one of the highest can diagnose scans for heart disease impressive to learn about and see for and lung cancer with higher accuracy myself the latest UK technologies that than physicians by recognising issues UK Medtech in the Middle East prevalence of obesity and diabetes that doctors and consultants cannot are transforming the way we deliver in the world. These diseases are of see with the naked eye. Improving the healthcare to patients around the world. course not unique to the Gulf. They accuracy of diagnosis can potentially Simon Penney is Her Majesty’s Trade are increasingly responsible for save the UK healthcare system millions Commissioner for the Middle East. serious health and economic burdens of pounds in avoidable operations and to governments around the world, treatment. including in the UK. The UK’s Moorfields Eye Hospital Screening, prevention and NHS Foundation trust, which operates technology are key to tackling a pioneering eye hospital here in this epidemic the UAE, has partnered with UK AI company DeepMind Health to develop In the UK, we’ve learned that an AI system that can diagnose over screening and prevention are far 50 eye diseases with 94% accuracy. more cost-effective than expensive The technology could revolutionise the treatment. The UK’s NHS, the largest way professionals carry out eye tests, integrated healthcare system in the allowing them to spot conditions earlier world has, in recent years, invested and prioritise patients with the most serious eye diseases before irreversible Consular advice damage sets in. Recent events and media reports in Clever tech can also help people the Gulf region have understandably adopt healthier habits caused concern for some British nationals living or visiting the UAE. Today’s technologies can play an It is our aim to highlight ways that important role in helping to educate you can help yourself to stay safe patients about their likelihood of whilst in the UAE and provide high level, effective assistance WORKFORCE SUPPORT for individuals based on their IN ABU DHABI// Our local staffing personal circumstances and local conditions. To support this, we licence and ADNOC Registration means that we’re provide up-to-date and objective a trusted staffing supplier in the Emirate. travel advice for the UAE including safety and security, travel warnings, Recruitment Visa and Payroll and information on local laws and Services Support customs that may differ to those in the UK, this can all be found at T: +971 55 993 0908 | E: [email protected] www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/ united-arab-emirates. We ask that LOCATED IN: all British nationals continue to Abu Dhabi ● Bahrain ● Dubai ● Iraq ● Kuwait ● Oman ● Qatar ● Saudi Arabia check this travel advice regularly and subscribe to email alerts (www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/ united-arab-emirates/email-signup), which will automatically update you when any amendments are made. We would also recommend that you follow the advice of the local authorities unless our travel advice advises differently. Vol. 23 Issue 1 Spring 2020 CAPITAL LETTER 5

INSIGHT How to Diversify By Paul Bryson Similarly, entrepreneurs who are open customers informed of upcoming to trying something different, and changes. Reassure them that they Dubai is a model for diversification, but who research, evaluate and test their are, and will remain, important to what about its businesses? In the age ideas first, will be well placed to take your business and demonstrate this of disruption, how can entrepreneurs advantage of changing market trends, with rewards like customer loyalty adapt their enterprises to mirror, and succeed long-term. programmes, promotional gifts and or even outshine the growth of the greater engagement through social Emirate’s economy? 3. Examine markets you can media, email marketing and other easily move into communication channels. Pursuing new revenue streams is tempting for any entrepreneur, but Reduce risk with a stepping stone 5. Get an outsider point of view it requires careful planning and a approach. cool head. Get it right and you could Benefit from another pair of eyes. turbocharge your business. Get it Diversifying your business model While you may have expert knowledge wrong and your enterprise could be doesn’t necessarily mean waiting for a of your existing market/s inside out, seriously derailed. ‘lightbulb’ moment and then pursuing the chances are you’ll need a little entirely different revenue streams help when investigating new revenue So, what’s the secret to success unrelated to your business. In fact, streams. Consider hiring a business when it comes to diversifying your moving into complementary markets as consultant with expert knowledge business model? Here are six ways to the opportunities arise could be more of diversification or expertise in the maximise the benefits of branching out beneficial and carries less risk. markets you plan to attack. into new markets: This approach has powered According to Upwork, the world’s 1. Do your research the extraordinary growth of Dubai leading freelancing site, it is common technology firm Eurostar which started for internal teams to miss certain Find out if you’re on the right track from out in the digital satellite receiver problems in the company because of the get go. market and has diversified into bias or being too close to problems other technologies including tablets, to catch them. Consultants worth Before implementing any changes, consumer electronics, HD digital their fees can pinpoint areas of gather as much feedback from your satellite systems, pay TV and B2B concern and recommend necessary client base as possible and see where convergence technologies. countermeasures. Those with you are going wrong, where you can knowledge of the markets you plan improve and where you need to tap UK entrepreneur Lawrence Jones to enter should be able to help your into new areas. With detailed feedback, MBE, CEO of managed hosting company outsmart competitors. you can position yourself to cover provider UKFast, has followed the right market and solve the right a similar step-by-step approach 6. Be passionate about everything problems from the outset rather than to diversification. He told Forbes If you don’t believe in what you’re having to make more costly changes magazine he expanded into data doing, nobody else will. in the future. Host focus groups centres ‘when we weren’t getting the with potential new clients. Send out service we needed from our current ‘Diversify or die’ we are often questionnaires. Contact existing clients suppliers’. When security became told, but it’s not that simple. Even for feedback on where they think your an issue, he launched cybersecurity if you do decide to diversify, and business could improve. When you firm Secarma before acquiring a you do everything right in terms of have gathered all the data, analyse complementary business to bring a researching, planning and launching it with your team members and see suite of services and ‘ethical hackers’ into a complementary or new market, where diversifying your business model to the cybersecurity offering. and you get expert advice, you could would work. still fall short if you aren’t passionate 4. Don’t neglect your existing about your new revenue streams. 2. Be open to new ideas customers Serial entrepreneur Richard Branson, Don’t get stuck on maintaining your old Focusing on your core market is founder of Virgin, is quoted in Forbes, model. critical. saying, ‘Always do what you love and love what you do.’ It’s common If your business isn’t growing as fast Tapping into new revenue streams sense, of course, but it becomes more as you want it to be, or if you foresee can be risky if it takes too many difficult the more diverse your business difficult times ahead, diversifying your resources from your core offering. model becomes. If you can tap into existing model could be a risk worth That’s if your core offering is profitable this passion and convert it into value taking. But you need to be open to of course. for the customer, then you’ll be onto change, and to some extent, risk. something. If you plan to diversify while Paul Bryson is the Director of Domestic One of the best examples of this continuing to develop your core Structuring at Virtuzone, UAE. He is also openness is the transformation of business, make sure your existing a member of the Board of Directors for Dubai from an oil-dependent city into customers feel valued. Keep the British Business Group, Dubai and a global business hub. This didn’t Northern Emirates. happen by chance. Dubai’s success is largely down to its rulers’ willingness to go in a new direction and invest heavily in geography and infrastructure. 6 CAPITAL LETTER Vol. 23 Issue 1 Spring 2020

INSIGHT Planning a move to the UK? higher net return after tax. Get Your Tax and Finances in Order First • If your spouse is not British, By Peter Webb should be kept, and which should be there are particular tax planning sold for maximum tax efficiency. considerations you can take into As family or career circumstances • Recently HMRC has become strict account through the use of offshore change, there may come a time when on its definition of what qualifies assets and holding structures. you need to consider heading back to as resident and non-resident. The Typically, a more diversified portfolio the UK – and before this becomes a Statutory Resident Test lays out the will give you greater tax breaks. ISAs, reality, it is sensible to try to stay a step qualifications. Be sure to check on Income Tax allowances and Capital ahead and get a sense of the tax and the HMRC website and maintain a Gains Tax (CGT) allowances can all be financial issues involved. record of your “midnights” in the UK used to minimise your annual tax bill. in the tax year prior and for ideally In the fast-changing world today, In the midst of packing, address five years before that. you may be required to move swiftly. If changes, leaving parties and general • Getting the most favourable tax you have planned well ahead of time arrangements, it is easy to forget that assessment on your total wealth can or at a minimum in the tax year before you can potentially save a lot of tax. be a minefield. your return, the tax implications of Sometimes the your move back can be managed and For example, if you transition over solutions are controlled. a period of time into a new UK-based complex but Even if you’ve only recently decided role and are spending time in your UK are certainly still that 2020 will be your last year in the office you may unknowingly qualify worth a thought Middle East, make sure you think for UK residency before you actually Some other about these considerations. The good move. In addition, moving partway considerations news is that much of this planning through a tax year may impact tax could include: can be done well in advance so that if payable on any investments you hold • Pay special notice is short, you can still be ready and plan to sell here. Understanding attention to your to go. the date you may become UK resident property assets, Getting your tax planning right will is now even more important following as Capital make your move home go that much a recent tax change that will subject Gains Tax more smoothly and finding the right an offshore termination payment to UK complications adviser to help you make that transition tax in full if you are UK resident at any can arise, for is imperative. point in the year it is received. which specialist Peter Webb is International Tax Manager advice is usually at The Fry Group. A good financial planner and tax needed. adviser will be invaluable to help you • Particular tax CAPITAL LETTER 7 navigate some of the potentially tricky efficiencies can tax matters. However, here are some arise through things you should know and consider the choice of before you seek advice and make vehicle through choices. which you • If possible, review your situation in invest. Offshore investment the tax year prior to leaving and take bonds, foreign some actions at that time. pension trusts, • Make sure you are up to date with certain UK your filing obligations with HMRC. vehicles and • Review all your financial interests trusts can all play including property, accounts, an important part life assurances, pensions and in delivering a investments. • Identify the tax characteristics of each asset determining which Vol. 23 Issue 1 Spring 2020

INSIGHT Interview with Keith Mallon Ahead of UMEX2020, the fourth edition that the promises of technology are systems on command, control and of the conference and exhibition measured against a defined series of communications. dedicated to drones, robotics, metrics that validates their true utility in components and unmanned systems, an operational environment. This combination of experimentation Capital Letter managed to speak with and rapid procurement follows an Keith Mallon, Autonomy Campaign For AWE in 2018, the entire approach we call “Prototype Warfare.” Manager at QinetiQ. experiment was given over to robotic we’ve been able to work with a full and autonomous systems. This was spectrum of military stakeholders to How long has QinetiQ been the first time that such large-scale accelerate the development cycle involved in the development of experimentation with RAS had been of disruptive technology and shape robotic and autonomous systems? conducted, and it allowed us to explore the end product in a way that has not QinetiQ has several decades of the applicability of technology against previously been possible. experience in the development of a wide spectrum of tactical functions – How is collaboration and risk- robotics and autonomous systems including fires, manoeuvre, command, sharing between industry and (RAS). Our teams in the UK and US intelligence, force protection and military customers being managed have been at the forefront of technology sustainment. QinetiQ provided both the in the UK? and capability innovation in that time. expertise to both run the experiment Engaging in this process of Prototype Our American business unit has on behalf of the British Army but also Warfare requires both military provided Explosive Ordnance Disposal to provide some truly disruptive RAS and industry to be very open and (EOD) platforms such as Talon and concepts for experimentation. These transparent about where the risks Dragon Runner to militaries around included Titan Sentry, an autonomous lie and how they must be mitigated. the world. Our UK team has been ISTAR robot, and Titan Strike, an pioneering research into autonomous Rapidly investigating capability is systems for several years with particular autonomously-navigating fire-support exciting and offers great potential emphasis on how to create control platform where a human remains in for bringing disruptive technology to technologies that enable ground- control of the weapon at all times. the front lines. However, safety and breaking human-machine teams. How are military customers security remain paramount; that means responding to the insights from customers/users and technology A number of recent projects in the these experiments? providers must educate risk holders on US, UK and Australia have showed One of the most exciting outcomes the safety procedures that need to be how the power of QinetiQ group’s from the AWE series is how the findings in place and the protections against technologies can be combined to from one experiment can drive onward system vulnerabilities that need to be create truly transformative capability. exploitation and further R&D. In the UK, accounted for. This is only achieved In the UK, we’ve worked with UK this has led to a series of transformation with an exceptionally high degree MOD and a range of partners on Joint activities including rapid procurement of collaboration between all parties Tactical Autonomous Resupply and programmes and prioritized areas for throughout the entire lifespan of a Replenishment to create an end-to- further research. project. end solution for autonomous material You are here to support colleagues distribution using air and ground Procurement activities in the UK have at UMEX 2020 – what are your unmanned vehicles. In Australia, included prototype buys of nano-UAS, impressions of the exhibition and we have been an integral part of the Robotic Platoon Vehicles and systems the prospects for companies such “Autonomous Warrior” experiment; for autonomous resupply. QinetiQ has as QinetiQ in the UAE? working with air, maritime and land been involved in either the capability What is fantastic to see in the UAE is unmanned systems to create an integration or provision of technology/ the scale of ambition for adopting RAS integrated force concept. And most systems in each of these activities. and looking to explore new ways of recently our US team has been operating. Working with local customers announced as the winner of the US Follow-on iterations of AWE include and partners, it’s clear that there is an Army’s Robotic Combat Vehicle an in-depth look at the capacity of opportunity to create a critical mass of (Light) programme. Collectively, these soldiers to manage the cognitive indigenous capability that will propel new projects highlight how QinetQ loading associated with the control the development of unmanned systems remains at the bleeding edge of RAS of autonomous systems, thus forward. For companies like QinetiQ, technology and capability. understanding how we create true it’s incredibly exciting to be working in human-machine teams. There is also such a dynamic and forward leaning What was AWE and how did it large-scale experimentation into “Agile environment. break new ground? C3”- helping end-users understand Army Warfighting Experiment is an the implications of information Vol. 23 Issue 1 Spring 2020 annual event where military and industry come together to explore how new technologies can offer benefit to military end users. A key difference with AWE is that rather than just explore technologies, new concepts of operating are devised and tested against a series of hypothesis. This enables a scientific method for developing capability and ensures 8 CAPITAL LETTER

INSIGHT Crisis Management in the Midst of an Emerging Outbreak By Matt Hinton and Mark Womble and help employees distil the plethora 8. A crisis (once) in motion tends of competing truths that may present to stay in motion Corporate crises can take many forms, themselves. When in doubt, err on the If you wait to begin taking action until but a high-profile emerging outbreak side of transparency. an evolving threat is already impacting can be unique in that it generates 4. Trust your prior planning and your business, you will have missed concern not only for a company’s preparedness the opportunity to get ahead of it. Once operations, but also for the health of its All scenarios will present what appear that metaphorical boulder starts rolling people. Leaders should approach these to be “unique circumstances” that may down the hill, it’s a lot harder to slow it situations thoughtfully and sensitively feel like one-offs. They aren’t—at least down, let alone stop it altogether. Early, in terms of their own decision-making, not to the extent that you would want to proactive and decisive action will almost where they source their information, and abandon the planning and mechanisms always pay dividends. also in terms of their consideration for you’ve already put in place. Trust the 9. Don’t forget to take time to their teams in what can be a stressful processes you’ve built and trust your appreciate your employees. and emotional time. The following teams to execute your plans. An outbreak will inevitably result in a lot ten insights reflect some of the most 5. Be prepared for unanticipated of employees coming together across valuable lessons our crisis management impacts all levels, working long hours, all in the professionals have learned on the front Decisions we make every day without interest of protecting the company’s lines of helping clients successfully a second thought (e.g., whether or people, assets and continuity of navigate not just the operational but not to go to work, or how to get there) operations. This is no small task and also the human side of SARS, MERS may well become highly charged and companies should take the time and the evolving novel coronavirus stressful. Employers who don’t go out following a crisis to acknowledge these (COVID-19): of their way to acknowledge this and efforts, and also to reward employees 1. Knowledge is power support their people in the face of these for their dedication to the company We have to accept that facts challenges risk losing first the trust, during the hardest of times. will likely change as our and second the commitment, of their collective understanding people. 10. Navigate the now, but never of the threat evolves. 6. Remain flexible and agile lose sight of the future Staying abreast of Crises are fluid. When new information A crisis, by its very nature, is often the evolution of that comes in, it’s important to validate or unpredictable and there’s no shame in understanding itself, as invalidate existing courses of action, not having foreseen all the challenges. well as the changing potentially requiring recalibration of There is, however, accountability for implications of that decisions and actions. Companies ensuring you learn every lesson afforded evolution, is a must. Use that succeed in managing crises do in the face of a crisis and that you’re of a multi-disciplinary team so because they are frequently re- better prepared for the future. If nothing that considers a plethora of evaluating facts versus assumptions, else, companies should take the time differing scenarios is key. You and adjusting critical actions based on following the outbreak to conduct a post- can’t consider every potential scenario, new information and emerging trends. incident review that focuses on evaluating but starting more broadly and then 7. Every individual will respond how prepared they were for the outbreak refining your focus as the scientific differently and how effectively they responded to it, understanding of the threat evolves will We’re all individuals with different actioning any gaps identified. enable you to make informed decisions experiences that shape how we view, in real time. Consider creating trigger- and interact with, the world around us. Corporate crises threaten businesses. based escalation matrixes to capture In times of extreme stress, it’s easy to Emerging outbreaks can threaten not just key scenarios and aid in responding to lose sight of that and expect others business outcomes, But also - and more changes in the outbreak. to share our perceptions of what’s importantly - people. Taking care of your 2. But not all knowledge is truth rational—or, worse, to view perspectives people, their families and communities While the news media can provide different from our own as wholly in the midst of an outbreak must remain insight into the outbreak and keep irrational. This applies to all levels within at the fore of your thoughts. All crises you apprised of how governments are an organisation, and in situations like present companies with opportunities reacting, it can also provide plenty of this we see human nature transcending to emerge as leaders, gain both room for speculation and rumours that corporate hierarchy. Empathy, patience shareholder and employee trust, and don’t help daily decision-making. As a and acceptance are key. earn their respect through the successful result, it’s important to identify trusted navigation of a complex event. sources of information you will be Matt Hinton is Partner and Mark Womble is comfortable basing decisions upon. Principal, both at Control Risks. 3. Transparency is king Trust takes years to cultivate but can be lost in mere seconds. Hiding, obfuscating or, in some instances, simply failing to proactively share knowledge others may view as important will kill trust in an instant. Employers have a duty of care to share trusted sources of information Vol. 23 Issue 1 Spring 2020 CAPITAL LETTER 9

INSIGHT By Neil Harrington manufacturer of metal-based products can bring tangible benefit at a national for numerous industries. Kingsbury Gulf and regional level, while also having As the Middle East and North Africa will provide Saftech with one of the most commercial potential on a global scale. (MENA) region continues to shift advanced milling machines in the world, and develop at a remarkable pace, the Hermle C400U 5-axis. The new In many quarters of the MENA technology has already transformed the equipment will significantly scale up their region, there is already the basis of a way we go about our daily lives. production and change their customer’s successful and vibrant research and perspective of Saftech’s capabilities. technology development ecosystem, From flying taxis to industrial robots, With a full service and support team where innovation is being given free Industrial Revolution 4.0 or 4IR, also present locally, Saftech knows rein and cutting-edge research is being characterised by digitisation, continues they will not be on their own to embrace conducted. However, this must be the to attract significant investments in the Industrial Revolution 4.0. precursor to another ecosystem – one UAE and wider Gulf and is rewriting the that is focused on product development rules of traditional manufacturing. Flexible factories, such as Saftech’s, and entrepreneurship, and from which are precisely the ones that will stand out solutions that generate economic and But its transformative qualities can, and lead the market tomorrow. social benefit emerge. and must, have a greater reach in a region that is among the most highly They challenge global supply Our culture of innovation and connected in the world. It is also a chains and open the door for localised entrepreneurship needs to attract and Technology and Harnessing its Benefits region that has strong recognition that, and efficient production that creates empower people who can take science during a global time of both challenges economic diversification and prosperity, and tech development to the next level, and opportunities, it is only technology which the country’s leadership is by transforming it into a product capable that can provide the answer in a digital pushing. of commercialisation and impact. landscape that differs dramatically than that of just a decade ago. But we must build more of such Creating something completely new ecosystems and place ourselves in comes with risk and the reality that We simply do not have the comfort or the position to nurture homegrown failure will be a more common feature flexibility of delaying a response to the ideas, conduct meaningful, tangible than success. It is a tough environment. disruption we are seeing in industries and focused homegrown research, But if the MENA region is to genuinely – particularly manufacturing which has and develop disruptive homegrown embrace, and foster a culture of remained at the forefront in harnessing tech products that align with our own innovation and entrepreneurship, it must the potential of these technologies. priorities. On a regional basis, we have be prepared not just to accept that the capacity to make close, regular, reality, but actively support it. This is not something for another and valuable interaction between generation to address. researchers, innovators, entrepreneurs, The roots of this culture exist, but their and potential end-users of technology growth can be accelerated through At Kingsbury Gulf, we are witnessing possible. working on a regional, collaborative growing interest for 3D metal printing, basis, with shared overarching also called ‘additive manufacturing’, for Add this to the fact that the MENA values and goals, and the willingness instance. UAE manufacturers clearly region retains the resources to put an to support each other’s progress, understand that this is no longer just infrastructural and support framework in leverage each other’s innovations and a prototyping business. Thousands place that allows ideas to be captured, technologies, and contribute to each of components across the world are matured and realised. In order to build other’s success. now being produced using 3D printing an ecosystem of this kind, we must first as a replacement to traditionally look at the materials – infrastructural, The challenges facing our region manufactured parts. and human – that we already have at our will not simply disappear. The disposal. Paramount among them is the opportunity they present will. We have Can anyone imagine how fast this youth of our population. the awareness, the resources, the is going to impact the whole world’s connectivity, the human capacity, and production universe as we embrace The MENA region is home to millions the vibrancy of young people with ideas smart factories of the future? of young people who are not only well- and a desire to innovate, contribute, versed in digital technology, but who and succeed. We have an array of Local manufacturers including recognise its pivotal role in advancing advantages. Now we must decide if, smaller-scale players are now taking society and securing long-term and how, we want to capitalise on them. advantage of having access to prosperity, and who have their own Neil Harrington is Regional Director & advanced engineering technology. ideas for products and solutions that General Manager of Kingsbury Gulf. A testimony of this is our recent deal Vol. 23 Issue 1 Spring 2020 with Saftech – a Ras al Khaimah-based 10 CAPITAL LETTER

INSIGHT The Road to Glasgow – COP26 the industry – including BP’s incoming CEO, Bernard Looney FREng FEI – plus By Steve Holliday • Continuing with our successful HSE and speakers from environmental NGOs, the Sustainability Conferences in the Middle investment community and elsewhere Extracts from a Viewpoint Article in Energy East and Nigeria have provided vital context to the urgent World, February 2020. global challenge we face. • A special EI Climate Change Award for For the UK, it will require unparalleled young people at the Big Bang Science The Power of Human Ingenuity diplomatic effort to take what was and Engineering Fair; and achieved in Paris five years ago and The reality is that oil and gas still account turn it into something with a chance of • Setting science-based targets for our for 60% of the world’s energy needs. preventing the worst impact of global own operations to reach net zero well Indeed, we should never forget that our climate change. before 2050. ability to harness these resources has delivered incredible human progress and It also means leading domestically in By the time you read this we will have improvements in our quality of life. the UK with what’s required of economies held our IP Week conference in London, around the world – to have the vision and the annual gathering of global oil and Professionals in energy have changed political bravery to reinvent our economy gas industry leaders and influencers. the world before and I am confident 2020 around net zero. This poses gargantuan The 2020 programme focused on the will be a year in which we show we can do challenges for the UK – in transport, low carbon future and the role of oil and it again. heat and (still) for our power gas industry in it. Leaders from across Steve Holliday is President of the Energy system. But, based on the 40% cut Institute. in emissions since 1990 against a backdrop of more than 60% growth in GDP, I am confident. Climate Emergency Kingsbury Gulf provides high-precision engineering machine solutions to a wide To be clear, there is a climate range of industries across the Gulf region. emergency and we must remove With over 60 years of success and greenhouse gas emissions from experience, supported by a world-class the global energy system as team, Kingsbury Gulf are the sole quickly as possible. And by ‘we’, distributors in the GCC of arguably I mean governments, businesses the most advanced and capable and individuals, not just in the metal machining portfolio technologies we deploy but in the available in the region. way we use them and how we behave. Global demand continues Industries we work with: to grow, and this must be met in a sustainable way. In particular for the three billion people still cooking on some form of solid biomass, and for the one billion people who still have no access to electricity. More generally, economic development in low and middle-income countries, in Asia in particular, is rapidly pushing up energy demand. It’s expected to grow globally by another 25% by 2040. We cannot view these issues independently. Protecting our planet and reducing the imbalances across societies is the single greatest challenge of our age. Simply, we need more, cleaner, better-managed energy – urgently. This year at the Energy Institute we will significantly ramp up our contribution to this with: • New technical programmes in hydrogen, carbon capture, usage and storage (CCUS), integrated networks and fugitive methane reduction; • A guide for future consumers of hydrogen; • A new Health & Safety Conference bringing together our growing body of partner companies working in renewables; Vol. 23 Issue 1 Spring 2020 Kingsbury_Future_Of_Manufacturing_AD_Resize_AW13.5x18.5_11_02_2020.indd 1 2/11/2020 6:53:14 PM CAPITAL LETTER 11

INSIGHT By Nathan Hunt • Quick setup, usually within 48 annually. It is also necessary for hours, so you can get started the company to keep accounts to Many people have a dream of doing straight away. international accounting standards something else beyond their day job, and at the time that your turnover often related to a hobby. It could be • First license valid for two years. reaches the VAT threshold, it would be anything from starting a sandwich • Easy bank account opening. business to selling products online. • Multiple shareholders necessary to register with For many it will always remain a the Federal Tax Authority. pipedream, but for others who have are allowed, the determination and persistence to meaning friends can How can you accept follow their passion, starting a small collaborate on a new payments? business is an achievable reality. business venture together. Setting up a corporate bank • Legally sell via social account for a Tajer Can You Have a Side license is surprisingly Business in Abu Dhabi? quick and easy. Thereafter it is possible What is a side business? media platforms to receive payments and a website. by cash, cheque or A side business is a way of making • Employ up to three electronic transfer. extra money. In recent years it has staff. If your business is become a booming sector globally, selling goods it is also with budding entrepreneurs making Do you need a possible to setup payment an additional income on the side of local sponsor? gateways to receive their main salaried job or as a step payments via your website to giving up their 9-to-5 to become Yes, a local sponsor and if you are selling to financially self-sufficient. The boom is required. The legal your customers face-to- has been enhanced massively due to form of the Tajer face you can even have advances in technology, distribution license is a Limited a POS terminal to accept channels and social media. Liability Company credit and debit card (LLC). A local sponsor payments. So can you have a side is required to hold business in Abu Dhabi? a minimum 51% and an Conclusion expatriate can hold up to Simply, YES! For any type of business 49% of the shares. The Tajer license is part from advisory to home baking to of Abu Dhabi government’s e-commerce, you must have a trade What are the ongoing Ghadan 21 initiative. It is aimed license. Abu Dhabi government offers obligations? to encourage entrepreneurship a trade license option called Tajer, and boost the economy. Not which is purely for UAE residents. It is The license fees are all only are employees taking designed for budding entrepreneurs, payable at the time the advantage of this type of license enabling them to startup and test Tajer license is issued. to start up their passion projects, the market without the need for a Then you can operate your business but homemakers are investing commercial premise for the first two for two years before having to pay any in these business licenses to years of operations, which was often further government fees. At the two earn money from their skills too. the major stumbling block for Abu year anniversary of the license issue it Previously, there was a lot of stay-at- Dhabi startups wanting to be legal will be necessary to renew the license home, unused talent in Abu Dhabi and licensed. This means you can run at which point the validity will be for where often highly-qualified spouses your small business from home. 12 months and thereafter renewable had moved to the emirate with their husband and wives but had not What are the benefits of the joined the job market. license? Nathan Hunt is Senior Managing Partner at Gateway Group of • Lots of activities to choose from, so Companies. there should be something for most startups. • Save costs on commercial premises by working from home for the first two years. 12 CAPITAL LETTER Vol. 23 Issue 1 Spring 2020

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SPECIAL FEATURES Jane Goodall’s Roots & Shoots in the UAE By Dr Jane Goodall the natural world, and if we keep on if we get together, we can start healing destroying and polluting we shall, in the some of the harm we have inflicted and My reasons for hope despite the end, become extinct ourselves. slow down extinction of species and problems we face today. climate change. So in 1991, I began We are living in dark times socially, The biggest difference between our environmental and humanitarian politically and environmentally. us and other animals is the explosive Roots & Shoots programme. It started Demonstrations, violence, war. The gap development of our intellect – how with 12 high school students in Tanzania between haves and have-nots grows bizarre that this most intellectual who were worried about a variety of wider. In some places we have used up being is destroying its only home. It problems such as illegal dynamite the natural resources of the planet faster is, of course, because we continually fishing, street children, poaching in the than mother-nature can replenish them. place more importance on economic national parks. We have polluted air, land and water. development than protection of Chemical fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides have poisoned the earth and the environment. There has been The main message of R&S is that washed into rivers along with industrial, a disconnect between our clever every individual matters and makes agricultural and household waste and human brain and our heart – love and a difference every day. Each group end up in the ocean. We are destroying compassion. And I believe that only chooses projects to make the world a forests at a terrifying rate. And forests when head and heart work in harmony better place – for people, for animals, and oceans are the lungs of the world, can we achieve our full human potential. for the environment. Then they discuss absorbing C02 from the atmosphere what they can do, roll up their sleeves and giving out oxygen. During the 1980s I found many and take action. Today the movement is young people had already lost hope in more than 60 countries with members Our use of fossil fuels is emitting huge and become apathetic, depressed from pre-school through university and amounts of CO2 into the atmosphere, or angry. They told me that we had there are more than 7,000 groups. In the most plentiful of the so-called compromised their future and there was addition, there are the R&S alumni, greenhouse gases that are forming a nothing they could do about it. Indeed, many of whom are in responsible blanket around our planet, trapping we have compromised their future – we positions today, and who remain the heat of the sun. Huge amounts of have been and still are stealing it. But I committed to the values they acquired methane are produced by the billions believe there is a window of time when, of animals bred for food. The climate crisis has led to changed weather Vol. 23 Issue 1 Spring 2020 patterns everywhere. Hurricanes, flooding, droughts and wildfires are more frequent and worse. It is not only war and persecution that forces people to flee their homes but also the effect of climate change. We are experiencing the sixth great extinction of plant and animal species. We are also part of 14 CAPITAL LETTER

SPECIAL FEATURES when they were members. young people are rising up, demanding the government). If you fly over the I am excited that R&S has taken root that we stop stealing their future. area today there are no bare hills. The people have understood that protecting in the UAE. It began seven years ago My second reason for hope is our the forests that provide clean air and in Abu Dhabi under the umbrella of the human intellect. Admittedly we have not water, and help to regulate temperature Environment Agency with the support always used it for good, but finally, as and rainfall, is as important for their own of HE Razan Al Mubarak. Thanks to the people face up to the reality of the harm future as for that of wildlife. The Tacare continued efforts of Tara Golshan, our we have inflicted on the environment, approach to conservation is now in six Executive Director of Education for the scientists are increasingly working on other African countries where JGI works UAE AND UK, who has been visiting solutions. The Emirates, for example, to study and conserve chimpanzees Abu Dhabi and Dubai twice a year, and are increasingly relying on solar and their forest habitat. her team of dedicated teachers and and wind power and other scientific local and international partners, the innovations. And people are beginning As I travel the world I come across programme is now in over 116 schools to think about the choices they make many amazing programmes of – and growing. each day as to what to buy, eat and restoration of this sort. In Abu Dhabi, wear. When billions of people make Sheikh Zayed was the founder of In Abu Dhabi, last year it was The ethical choices, even small ones, the the environmental and conservation Year of Tolerance. How well that fits collective impact will be huge. ethic. And the Crown Prince, Sheikh in with the theme running throughout Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has R&S – the need to live in peace and Thirdly, there is the resilience of continued to develop these themes, harmony with nature and also with each nature. Places that we have destroyed creating more nature reserves and other. The importance of respecting can, if we allow, be reclaimed by the planning economic developments that people from other nations, cultures natural world. When I began working in will have the least negative impact on and religions, and understanding that the tiny 35 sq km Gombe national park the environment – animal and plant whatever the colour of our skin, our in 1960 it was part of the belt of forest species, on the brink of extinction, language and our position in society we that stretched across equatorial Africa. can be given another chance. The are all human beings. R&S is not limited By 1990 when I flew over the area in Abu Dhabi Environment Agency is to Abu Dhabi but has groups across a small plane, I was shocked to see responsible for many great initiatives to the UAE and recently, we were told one small oasis of forest, the Gombe conserve and protect the environment. that the Dubai Ministry of Education are national park. All around were bare moving ahead with accrediting R&S as hills. The forest had been cleared to Finally, there is the indomitable one of their recommended Educational grow crops, graze livestock and make human spirit, those people who tackle programmes throughout the UAE. charcoal. The farmland was overused projects that seem impossible, refuse to and infertile, there was terrible soil give up and succeed. Let me give some examples of the erosion. The people were struggling • For more information on the Roots & projects being undertaken by these to survive. That’s when I realized that young activists: planting of Ghaf trees; we could not even try to save the Shoots UAE programme visit; www. donating food to the migrant workers in chimpanzees and their habitat unless rootsnshoots.ae or the international their school; persuading their parents we helped the people to find ways of website www.rootsandshoots.org. to reduce carbon emissions when they making a living without destroying their • Special thanks to our partners who are stuck in traffic; growing organic environment. We began Jane Goodall have supported us along the way vegetables; establishing nesting Institute’s (JGI) holistic method of in the last seven years; New York boxes for birds and flowers for bees; community-based conservation, Tacare University, The British Embassy, Park recycling; reducing the use of plastics (take care) in the 12 villages around Hyatt, EWS-WWF, the Abu Dhabi to protect marine life including dugongs the park. This programme is now in 104 Environment Agency, MBZ, the Fred and turtles; raising awareness of the villages throughout the chimpanzees’ Foundation, Montessori schools and illegal pet trade and wildlife trafficking; range in Tanzania, and volunteer forest our amazing teachers and R&S young clearing desert plastic waste to save monitors from each village attend people who are making a difference. the camels from eating it; water saving workshops, learn to use smart phones • The Jane Goodall Institute (JGI) irrigation systems in school gardens. and record the health of their village was registered in America in 1977 forest reserves (where most Tanzanian Today there are 24 independent People are always asking “Jane, do chimpanzees live, unprotected by JGI chapters. In 2012 we founded you really have hope for our future? I JGI-Global to coordinate the efforts do. I have four reasons for hope. The of the different chapters. For more first is the energy, commitment and information visit www.janegoodall.org. determination of young people once • Last year I founded the Jane Goodall they understand the problems and are Legacy Foundation (JGLF) to create empowered to work out solutions and an endowment that will ensure my take action. It’s not just that they can life’s work will continue into the future. make a difference, they are making We have just received a lead gift of a difference. More than ever before, US$10 million. For more information: www.janeslegacy.org. Images courtesy of the Jane Goodall Institute, Roots & Shoots UAE, Crown Prince Court Knowledge, NYUAD and National Geographic Society. Vol. 23 Issue 1 Spring 2020 CAPITAL LETTER 15

SPECIAL FEATURES Highlights of the First Hay Festival Abu Dhabi By Cristina Fuentes la Roche most to us, from the environment to Booker Prize winners: Jokha Alharthi geopolitics, from national identities to from Oman, winner of the Man Booker Hay Festival began over 30 years ago the life of the imagination. Until people International Prize, and British writer in the Welsh town of Hay-on-Wye, attend, nobody knows how much Bernardine Evaristo. and has brought readers and writers you can get out of these intimate together to share stories and ideas in conversations between writers and The Festival’s #Beirut39 selection events around the world ever since. disciplines, how you can be inspired of the best writers of Arab heritage The main purpose of our festivals is to think, to act and to create change. under 40, published in 2009, was to tell stories and inspire others, to These unscripted conversations represented by novelists Ahmed entertain and examine the world we take on radically different aspects Saadawi (Iraq), Najwa Bin Shatwan live in. The model that was created wherever we go, and what we do (Libya) and Youssef Rakha (Egypt). in the hills of Wales has now spread is site-specific and unique. In Abu Meanwhile eminent Emirati short story far and wide, from the beaches of Dhabi, this global conversation took writer Mohammed Al-Murr discusses Cartagena de Indias in Colombia many extraordinary turns. with Iraqi scholar and lecturer to the cities of Beirut and Segovia, Rasheed al-Khayoun a lifetime to Mexico and Peru, reaching more Award-winning writers from around adventuring in the world’s literary than five million people across five the world took to the Festival stages to cultures and libraries. continents. discuss the power of fiction, including Nigerian Nobel Prize-winner Wole Arabic literature past and future Hay Festival has just made an Soyinka, Egyptian novelist Ahdaf itself was a subject for conversation, exhilarating return to the Arab world Soueif, Abu Dhabi-based Filipino including Professor Ahmed El Shamsy with the first edition in Abu Dhabi, writer Miguel Syjuco, and two 2019 on how print culture transformed supported by UAE’s Ministry of Islamic intellectual tradition, and panel Tolerance. Four days and four nights of conversation and celebration Vol. 23 Issue 1 Spring 2020 featured over 80 international award- winning writers, thinkers, scientists, historians and artists from around the world. In my capacity as International Director, I have been working with Hay Festival for more than 16 years, and it has been an extraordinary thrill to add Abu Dhabi to our family. For anyone who has not attended our events, it is worth explaining that they are built on the art of conversation, where the finest writers and liveliest minds discuss the issues that matter 16 CAPITAL LETTER

SPECIAL FEATURES discussions featuring representatives in the creation of some of the UAE’s and Arab Fusion music. from Sharjah World Book Capital. most celebrated gardens. One of the biggest successes of the Celebrated Syrian poet Adonis Film-makers from the region festival was the schools and outreach participated in a celebration of his reflected current social and political programme. Thousands came every 90th birthday, with fellow poets Volker situations in the Arab world in a series day from all over the Emirates to see Braun, Zuleikha Aburisha, Pierre Joris, of screenings curated by Sheyma the world from a different angle, to Serge Pey and Yang Lian. Other Buali, Director of BBC Arabic Festival, enjoy and to participate, and the best poets in conversation and reading including the Grierson Award-winning of it all was the exchange of questions their work included India’s Tishani documentary, Iraq: A State of Mind, and answers. They were brave, Doshi, Bahrain’s Qassim Haddad and as well as a special session of short inquisitive and curious. For example Inua Ellams from the UK. films by female directors. a British children’s author, Jenny Valentine, was talking to schools Also in conversation was Bulgarian- A vibrant programme for families about what it means to be a teenager. British writer Kapka Kassabova, who included children’s authors Andy I was amazed to see the children, is part of the Hay Festival #Europa28 Stanton, Noura Al Khoori, Ed Vere, girls especially, talking bravely, being project (hayfestival.org/europa28). Maitha Al Khayat, Jenny Valentine, outspoken about needing to feel Three winners of the Nobel Prize Philip Ardagh and Onjali Q Rauf. equal, the rights they wish to have, shared their experience and insights Teenage Emirati author Dana the quality they crave. We created in conversations during the festival, Alblooshi introduced audiences to 13 a space for them to talk about the Iranian Shirin Ebadi, Tunisian Ahmed amazing women of Arabia. issues. Galai and Nigeria’s Wole Soyinka. Evening entertainment is always In this global conversation we never Historians put some of the biggest an essential part of the Hay Festival forget our roots, however. There issues of our time into context, as experience. At Hay Festival Abu is always a Welsh identity in our Bettany Hughes discussed the Dhabi each evening one eminent festivals. We brought out the amazing rebuilding of Syrian heritage, Peter international guest was invited to 2 Faced Dance Company from Frankopan talked about new silk host a ‘Writer’s Table’ where they Hereford, and the Welsh harpist Catrin roads, Shashi Tharoor discussed his were joined in an informal session by Finch. And at heart, there is the model Hindu identity and William Dalrymple a selection of speakers to discuss that we have exported from Wales, talked about the British in India. ideas that emerged over the day. Also honed over 30 years, but completely musical performances went on into integrated in the reality of the region. French physicist Christophe the night featuring international stars Galfard discussed space, time and including Souad Massi, Marcel Khalife For anyone who is curious, all the beyond, Palestinian medical doctor with Bachar Mar-Khalife, Lebanese sessions have been filmed for anyone Izzeldin Abulaish addressed the indie-rock band Mashrou’ Leila in the world to watch them online link between health and peace, and the remarkable collaboration via the Festival’s audio and video while Oxford Professor for the Public of Senegalese and Welsh harpists subscription service, Hay Player. Understanding of Science Marcus du Seckou Keita and Catrin Finch. On Sautoy talked about geometry and the last night, Rooftop Rhythms Hay Festival Abu Dhabi was only number mysteries. Award winning hosted The Silent Party, with DJs possible thanks to the vision and garden designer Kamelia Zaal shares playing Afrobeat, Reggae/Caribbean enthusiasm of many wonderful her knowledge of regional plant life partners. I would especially like to thank our main partner, the Ministry of Tolerance for generosity and support. Looking back on an exhilarating four days, I would also like to thank the writers and thinkers who came from all over the world to share their knowledge: thank you for rescuing our past, exploring our present, and imagining our future. And I thank the audiences that came to listen and join the conversation, at the first Hay Festival Abu Dhabi. Cristina Fuentes la Roche OBE is Director Hay Festival International. Vol. 23 Issue 1 Spring 2020 CAPITAL LETTER 17

SPECIAL FEATURES Cranleigh Student Addresses IRENA Assembly Young adults today are serious shortlisted for this honour. Originally from Spain, Lydia has about taking responsibility for the The Forum marked a historic lived in four different countries – environmental legacy they have UAE, Australia, UK and Spain. As an inherited, believing it is the biggest moment, enabling youth from over international student, she is bilingual issue for their generation to solve. 35 countries to take part in the in English and Spanish. global conversation surrounding the Lydia Sanz Lozano is a 17-year old topic of renewable energy. Through Lydia started at Cranleigh Abu student at Cranleigh Abu Dhabi. So this Forum, youth had a platform to Dhabi during the 2019/2020 passionate about global issues and exchange views with each other as academic year after receiving an sustainability, Lydia was selected well as with governments, the private academic scholarship. She obtained as lead delegate at the International sector, international communities the best possible grades for IGCSE’s Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and experts in the renewable energy with her Spanish result being the Council in November 2019, as well field. Lydia and Katya featured as highest in the UAE. as the Annual Assembly and the first two of only three shortlisted for this Youth Forum in January 2020. incredible opportunity. Lydia is currently studying A Level’s at Cranleigh Sixth Form in During the Youth Forum, hosted Seventeen other Cranleigh students the following subjects: Economics, by the President of the UN General took part in IRENA 2020 and are English, EPQ, French and Maths. Assembly 74th Session, the Director- She is passionate about diplomacy, General of IRENA, and the UAE all immensely passionate volunteering and public speaking. Minister of Climate Change and about environmental and She is currently undergoing Environment, Lydia had the governmental issues, each work experience at the Emirates opportunity to share ideas with with their own stories and Diplomatic Academy and has a pool of over 40 high school, ideas. previously visited Tanzania to university undergraduate implement permaculture programmes and Masters students and in a primary school. government representatives on the energy transition and Lydia has been awarded with an the impact of renewable honourable mention for lead delegate energy. From there, in the Abu Dhabi Change the World the youth and IRENA Model United Nations and is the staff selected Lydia Deputy Head of her House (South). to be the first Youth Representative to She aspires to study deliver a speech at the Economics, Politics/ opening of the Annual International Assembly, reporting Relations at on the outcomes of university the forum and the with the aim steps needed to move of pursuing forward. Another a career in student, 17-year-old Diplomacy with Katya Vandebril was also the ambition to make a positive 18 CAPITAL LETTER change. Vol. 23 Issue 1 Spring 2020

SPECIAL FEATURES Great British People in Business Capital Letter interviews BBG their families to support them for the and most start with ‘ask the customer members every issue to help us get long term and return them to a normal what they want’. The need for a to know them. This time we speak life. new healthcare facility must be first to Joe Hazel, Hospital Director, addressed to the Department of Mediclinic Airport Road Hospital, What was your best client Health, who have a Capacity Master Abu Dhabi. solution? plan and therefore they map the current and future needs required in What is your current role and Every solution when a patient’s the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. responsibilities? concerns are resolved makes us all feel truly honoured to work They are very open and willing to As the Director for Mediclinic Airport in healthcare – for all ages and discuss any potential new market Road Hospital and its related nationalities. Whether the solution entrant, and will gladly share their outpatient clinics, I am responsible is quick and simple, or long and plans and statistics and provide any for leading the integration and complicated, the most pleasing is advice, so I highly recommend they development of our JCI accredited when patients who have the added engage there first. multispecialty tertiary private facilities worry of being treated far from to become the leading private their home countries, end up being What do very few people know healthcare hub for patients in Abu completely satisfied with the service about you? Dhabi. they have received from us. A prime example of this is in our Oncology I suppose most people do know that What brought you to Abu Centre, where naturally anxious they struggle to get hold of me on Dhabi? cancer patients are soon reassured Friday afternoons, however this is by the support they receive from past because I usually pretend to sail in I have had previous experience in patients, while our professionals guide races in very small dinghies, it’s fun many regions but never the Middle them through the steps to a successful but often quite challenging conditions East, and hence this was and remains treatment of their condition. It is a real with likeminded but better sailors! I an exciting opportunity for me. I pleasure to see the gatherings of our relished the challenge of reorganising, past patients, who say they look can’t take a phone with building and operating Mediclinic’s forward to coming back to see us me as I am often flagship tertiary private hospital as family! not very dry in and outpatient clinics; and joining a the boat. company with a global pedigree. What makes you a leader? CAPITAL LETTER 19 What challenges do you face? My role is to provide support to our teams to enable them to As I am sure many of the BBG deliver the patient services they members will attest to, there are enjoy and have been trained very many similar opportunities and to do, with minimal fuss and hurdles in every location, especially intervention – I help them get in an industry such as healthcare, on with their jobs! All our leaders which is quite rightly highly regulated are guides and mentors, who take to protect patients and ensure high decisions and build strategies that quality of services. We work in help our medical professionals help partnership with the Government, the our patients. regulators, the payers and within our own Mediclinic International framework What would be your top tips of patient quality and safety to serve for a company thinking an extremely dynamic and diverse about entering this patient demographic, and this does market? sometimes have its challenges. There are many We are very fortunate, however, that barriers to Mediclinic is on the same path as the entering any Government in its commitment to the market, provision of the highest standards of ethical healthcare. Can you describe a typical local client in terms of their needs from you? There is no typical local client – all our patients are, of course, unique and treated individually; some have acute issues, who ask to see the best professionals to diagnose and treat them with quality and speed so they can get on with their lives with the minimal of fuss; others have chronic issues, and we partner with them and Vol. 23 Issue 1 Spring 2020

NEWS, EVENTS & UPDATES A message from a Platinum Sponsor RAKBANK Elite Premium Banking It gives us pleasure to present Kieron Franklin the newly branded and evolved Director of Elite Banking RAKBANK Elite Premium & Wealth Management Banking. We’ve enriched the Elite experience with a full suite of of relationship managers and products and services, designed reducing the number of customers with customers’ financial goals and they serve, we aim to ensure clients lifestyle in mind. receive an enriched personalised service. As part of this transformation, you will find a bold new Elite look. The In January we renewed our chosen colour represents energy, service and price guide, removing sophistication and affluence the majority of the day to day complemented with a renewed banking charges that can cause focus on customer’s ambitions. frustration. We have also enhanced the processing time for all services Our ambition is to increase and and introduced exclusive and broaden our relevance and appeal competitive pricing across our by better connecting with the product range. communities and customers we serve, starting with strategic tie ups Kieron Franklin – Director of such as the British Business Group Elite has quoted: “Since being and are now delighted to offer appointed in this role just over a exclusive invites to our VIP suites year ago, I have been committed to in the Coca Cola arena Dubai, transforming our Premium Banking offering unforgettable experiences proposition to bring value to the with the very best in international things in life that truly matter to artists, sporting events, family you, whether that be family, home entertainment and much more. or personal lifestyle. Today, I am delighted to present a fresh and Our rebranding is not only about modern RAKBANK Elite that will a new look and feel. RAKBANK continue to evolve, starting with Elite customers can be assured the launch of our complimentary of our continued commitment Will Writing Service for eligible to offer them the next level in new customers who transfer their service and exceptional lifestyle banking relationship to us. This is benefits. By increasing the number truly unique offering in the premium banking space giving you a flavour of what’s to come.” For more information about RAKBANK or its products and Services please visit: https://rakbank.ae/elite or contact us direct at [email protected] 20 CAPITAL LETTER Vol. 23 Issue 1 Spring 2020

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NEWS, EVENTS & UPDATES Rolls-Royce Technologies Underpin New Emirates Contract Rolls-Royce has enjoyed great Over their 25 years in service Trent facility at Rolls-Royce in Bristol, commercial relationships with airlines engines have proven their reliability UK, which will develop jet engine in the MENA region over many and durability by notching up 145 technologies set to transform flight, decades. Tracing its aviation routes million flying hours. They are widely reduce emissions and set new back to 1919 when the first Vickers used on aircraft operated by the benchmarks for efficiency. Vimy flew through the Gulf from the UAE’s leading carriers, Abu Dhabi’s UK to Australia powered by two of its Eithad Airways and Dubai-based The new composite technology Eagle engines, Rolls-Royce remains Emirates, together with many other hub will develop fan blades and fan the engine of choice for major global Middle East airlines. Overall, 35 types cases, which significantly reduce carriers such as Emirates, who have of commercial aircraft are powered weight in a jet engine, lowering fuel used the Trent family of engines to by Rolls-Royce engines, including consumption and emissions. The power its expanding fleet since 1996. Airbus A330, A340, A350 and A380, fan blades and fan cases being as well as the Boeing 777 and 787 made at the facility are a feature of Most recently, with a keen eye on Dreamliner. the Rolls-Royce UltraFan® engine ever-increasing fuel efficiency and demonstrator, a revolutionary new passenger comfort, Emirates selected John Kelly said: “The future of air design which will reduce fuel burn the ultra-efficient Rolls-Royce Trent travel over the next 100 years is likely and CO2 by at least 25% compared XWB to power its initial order of 50 to evolve even more as we deliver to the first Trent engine. Airbus A350-900 aircraft. These will increasingly efficient products and fly around 300-350 passengers up to services, supporting the transition Whilst Rolls-Royce’s enterprise 15,000Km, further than the distance to a low carbon global economy. in the UAE and broader MENA between Dubai and Auckland. Two-thirds of our £1.4 billion annual region continues to evolve, its investment is dedicated to improving success is founded on its consistent John Kelly, Rolls-Royce Senior the environmental performance or our commitment to investment in Vice President, Middle East & Africa, engines.” pioneering technologies. Something said: “In the 1930s to 1950s, flying recognised by most airlines in the through the Middle East en route Evidence of this is a brand-new area, including Emirates. to countries such as Australia was slow and expensive. Aircraft had to Vol. 23 Issue 1 Spring 2020 make more than 30 stops at airports in places like Cairo, Baghdad and Sharjah. It made so many stops that it became notoriously dubbed the Kangaroo route, with passengers paying upwards of the equivalent of £25,000 for the privilege. Fortunately, today aviation has moved on with the help of companies like Rolls-Royce, who have consistently invested in pioneering technologies, which improve the industry for airlines and passengers.” With increasing pressure on aircraft and engine manufacturers to minimise aviation’s environmental impact, Roll-Royce’s latest technology reduces fuel-burn and emissions. As well as offering huge savings on fuel, the Trent XWB has now enjoyed five years of service and is regarded as the world’s most efficient large aero engine. In service with 29 operators, it has already recorded five million flying hours on 700 routes, with an excellent dispatch reliability factor of 99.9%. The Trent XWB is the sixth member of the Rolls-Royce Trent family of aero engines, with the original Trent 700 taking to the air 25 years ago this year, developed from the highly successful RB211 series featuring Rolls-Royce’s patented three-shaft architecture. 22 CAPITAL LETTER

NEWS, EVENTS & UPDATES New Sponsor Package to Expand into Dubai CEO of the Gateway Group of support to the UAE, an incredibly and understanding the same Companies, Jenny Hunt, has rare honor. Therefore, Gateway’s colloquialisms provides a feeling announced a new platinum local new platinum local sponsor package of belonging and special bonds. sponsor package with Peter Hellyer meets the legal requirement that The Gateway Group understands and his daughter, Perihan, for international companies expanding this, and that trust is gained when businesses interested in expansion into Dubai must have a local sponsor foreign companies perceive common into Dubai. “We created this unique or service agent that is 100% Emirati values and beliefs,” she said. Western-owned-and-managed owned carrying out an onshore “That is why we provide a secure, service to provide extra confidence company formation. local corporate sponsor, a British to foreign companies, particularly national, giving reassurance that British and Commonwealth-based Hunt explained Gateway’s benefits the corporate governance, security organisations. My observations to any company entering the Dubai and control of your business are about being an ex-pat abroad are market this way: “Foreign companies protected, as well as having a local that we tend to congregate, network and expats abroad crave familiarity. sponsor with experience, knowledge, and do business with our own Having a sense of connection, understanding and connections.” nationalities. Peter is well known for speaking the same language his involvement in media, heritage, history and diplomatic relations, so for Gateway to be able to partner with such an influential and respected person is an honor and will be a huge added value to our clients,” said Hunt. Although they are British nationals, the Hellyers have been granted UAE citizenship for their services and First Line of Medicines Packaged in the UAE Produced The global science-led healthcare Manager for GSK in the Gulf, Dr B.R. at GSK in the Gulf said: “We are company, GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) Shetty, Founder and Chairman of delighted to see the outcomes of and Neopharma, a leading global Neopharma, and Mr. Binay Shetty, our partnership with Neopharma pharmaceutical company based in Vice Chairman & CEO of BRS already yielding results. As a result the UAE, have announced the launch Ventures. of this collaboration, the batch will of the first ever locally-produced reach UAE shelves two months earlier batch of medicines as a result of their HE Mohamed Hamad Al Hameli than planned. This is the most recent partnership to create localisation and said: “Abu Dhabi has set out to example of GSK’s commitment to manufacturing opportunities in the become a pharmaceutical research, ensuring a continuous supply of UAE. development and manufacturing our high quality, safe, and reliable hub within the MENA region, and medicines for patients in the UAE to The partnership, announced in this is another great step forward access.” April 2019, established Neopharma in achieving this aim. In doing so, as GSK’s third-party manufacturer for the country will be better placed to Dr B.R. Shetty, Founder and handling the Secondary Packaging meet the needs of patients through Chairman of Neopharma, added: process (the final manufacturing improved access to locally produced “It is wonderful to witness another stage) for six of GSK’s most medicines.” landmark moment in our collaboration prescribed medicines in the UAE. with GSK. We are delighted to partner The UK Ambassador to the UAE, HE with GSK to be able to provide local This first batch includes 35 thousand Mr. Patrick Moody said: “The launch patients better access to medicines. packages of medicine, which have is a fantastic example of what UK and By manufacturing the medicine been manufactured at Neopharma’s UAE companies can achieve together. locally, Neopharma has reinforced manufacturing plant in Abu Dhabi, with It is bringing jobs and expertise to its commitment to maintaining global plans to have them readily available for the UAE, as well as better services quality and manufacturing standards UAE patients in a month. for patients. I congratulate the Abu that are complying to stringent Dhabi Department of Health and regulatory requirements. In innovation The launch, which took place at the UK Department for International science we are focusing on debilitating Neopharma’s manufacturing site Trade for their support in making this metabolic diseases, immuno-oncology in Abu Dhabi, was attended by HE happen. It is another step forward in with over 200 scientists working at Mohamed Al Hameli, Undersecretary our shared ambition to work together Neopharma Japan site. This enables of the Department of Health – Abu to be global leaders in healthcare and us to deliver innovative and quality Dhabi, HE Patrick Moody, the British life sciences.” products in a timely manner at Ambassador to the United Arab affordable prices worldwide.” Emirates, Sameh Elfangary, General Sameh Elfangary, General Manager CAPITAL LETTER 23 Vol. 23 Issue 1 Spring 2020

NEWS, EVENTS & UPDATES Mediclinic Al Noor Celebrates 20 Years Mediclinic Al Noor Hospital, part needs.” areas. The hospital’s main entrance of Mediclinic Middle East, recently “Today we are an 86-bed hospital has also moved to the Khalifa Street celebrated 20 years of serving the side with ample valet parking services community from its current location in with four operating theatres and for the convenience of patients. Khalifa Street. The hospital organised proudly offer over 33 specialities a variety of activities and events delivered by 140 experienced doctors It has also recently implemented to commemorate the hospital’s and more than 180 compassionate a state-of-the-art electronic medical remarkable accomplishments. nurses,” he concluded. record system which will greatly enhance the provision of healthcare A ceremony held in the hospital It is an exciting time for the hospital services to patients at the hospital was attended by Dr. Kassem Alom, as it not only celebrates this important and, by linking to Malaffi, Abu Dhabi’s Founder of Al Noor Hospitals Group, milestone, but is also undergoing new health information exchange, will Dr. Tarek Fathey, Chief Operating an extensive upgrade of facilities contribute to the development of the Officer of Mediclinic Middle East, and including the lobby, pharmacy, healthcare sector in Abu Dhabi. the management and employees of emergency and other outpatient the hospital. The story began in 1985 with the establishment of a polyclinic in Hamdan Street, which expanded into a hospital the following year. The hospital relocated to its current location in Khalifa Street 20 years ago in 1999. Sharif Shahine, Hospital Director of Mediclinic Al Noor Hospital, said: “We are honoured to celebrate this special occasion, and would like to take this opportunity to thank the patients we have served over the years for entrusting us with their healthcare Mubadala and BAE Systems Conclude Fifth Annual Make It Challenge BAE Systems and Mubadala identifying how living spaces and and Masdar, as well as BAE Systems concluded the fifth annual Make It lifestyles can be managed to reduce graduates and apprentices. Challenge during its closing session their environmental impact through in Khalifa University in Abu Dhabi, better practices. Mr. Andy Crisp, BAE Systems’ which was attended by Homaid Al UAE Director said: “BAE Systems Shimmari, Deputy Group CEO and The teams of youngsters were is delighted to once again co-host Chief Corporate and Human Capital asked to design super low- and support the Make It Challenge in Officer of Mubadala, and senior energy structures including family Abu Dhabi and Al Ain. The challenge delegates from BAE Systems. apartments, villas and towers as well inspires students to think about how as eco-living units. they can minimise their environmental The latest edition of the renowned impact across a range of domestic Make It Challenge, which was Ms. Fatima Al Marzouqi, Mubadala’s environments.” hosted by UAE University in Al Ain Head of Emiratization, said: “The and Khalifa University, attracted Make It Challenge, now in its fifth In addition to the Make It Challenge, participation from more than 180 UAE year, has been hugely successful BAE Systems is currently providing national students from schools in Abu in promoting careers in STEM and two programmes for Mubadala interns Dhabi and Al Ain. building knowledge and skills needed in the UK. One with its Air sector for the UAE’s next phase of growth. for just over four months, based in The Make It Challenge is designed Warton, and a six-month placement to promote STEM (science, “The Challenge, which utilises a with the Space sector based in Great technology, engineering and maths) wealth of expertise from our partners Baddow, near Chelmsford in Essex. subjects through the practical at BAE Systems, continues to inspire application of knowledge and the next generation of innovators, Mr. Crisp added: “BAE Systems is problem-solving exercises, and is creators and designers and we’re extremely proud to play a central role an initiative of the UK Manufacturing very excited to see what this year’s in enhancing the close ties between Institute in partnership with Mubadala, students can produce.” the UK and the UAE – a relationship Masdar and BAE Systems. which stretches back many The students that took part in the generations – and nowhere is this This year’s challenge explored Make It Challenge were supported partnership stronger than in the field energy efficiency in the home, by professionals and volunteers from of STEM internship programmes.” various UAE universities, Mubadala 24 CAPITAL LETTER Vol. 23 Issue 1 Spring 2020

NEWS, EVENTS & UPDATES Poppy Ball and Proms at The Club In mid November, The Club was Poppy Ball attendees were treated concluded in traditional Proms fashion honoured and delighted to host to a five star evening that opened with Jerusalem, Fantasia on British Sea the annual Abu Dhabi Poppy Ball with an act of remembrance as Songs and Pomp and Circumstance, and Poppy Proms over a weekend Senior Aircraftwomen Boddice-Brown which received a standing ovation and of remembrance and celebration. sounded The Last Post from the a sea of waving Union Jacks. Among the most prestigious evenings top of The Club’s 50th Anniversary on Abu Dhabi’s social calendar, the memoriam, Al Nadi Tower, which A number of British sponsors events were arranged, organised and glowed red in a fitting tribute to supported the evening, including: BP, promoted by ‘Poppy Abu Dhabi’, a the night. Under the direction of British International School Abu Dhabi UK-centric organisation committed to Warrant Officer Andy Allott, the band and Houbara. supporting The Royal British Legion/ performed music such as The Pacific, British Veterans and their families. Elegy on the RAF March Past and The Club was delighted to play host Irish Tune from County Derry, to an to such events that celebrate and The Band of The Royal Air Force enthralled audience, which included support the British Poppy Appeal. College had flown in specifically the British Ambassador, Defence While guests all enjoyed the fabulous for the weekend’s events and took Attaché and Air Attaché, among many music, food and setting, there was an centre stage. Remarkably, as serving others. overriding message of remembrance members of the RAF, all the musicians for all British Veterans involved in wars continue to support UK military The Proms was a more relaxed past and present. operations worldwide. affair, where the band performed to 500 Club Members and Guests, Both events were set against delivering an eclectic programme a breath-taking backdrop of the featuring music from Queen, The skyscrapers reflected in the sea on Beatles and James Bond. The concert The Club’s beach. On Thursday, Vol. 23 Issue 1 Spring 2020 CAPITAL LETTER 25

NEWS, EVENTS & UPDATES Energy Industries Council showcase the best of the UK at ADIPEC 2019 Once again, the Energy Industries held a ‘kick-off ADIPEC’ networking the industry remains a key economic Council (EIC) showcased the best of breakfast for UK delegates on the contributor in the UK, it is pivotal to the UK’s supply chain capabilities at opening morning of the convention, the UK’s economic wellbeing. ADIPEC 2019. which is an annual favourite event for those visiting Abu Dhabi as well as With several recent high value This time the UK’s presence was those based in region. It provides an contract awards, the Middle East the largest to date, extended across opportunity for UK representatives continues to be a key area of focus five pavilions for delegates to visit attending ADIPEC to network and for EIC members where they seek including the main pavilion in Hall make connections over breakfast to maintain the UK Supply Chain’s 8, the Welsh pavilion, an expanded before the exhibition itself, and position as a trusted and proven pavilion in Hall 13, a new UK this year saw over 120 attendees partner. Digitalisation Pavilion in Hall 14 and representing BBG, The EIC, the UAE- the Scotland Pavilion in Hall 1. UK Business Council, the Energy EIC is the UK’s largest energy Institute, the British, Scottish and trade association for companies As one of the world’s most Welsh government and pavilions, working in the global energy important oil and gas events, ADIPEC Scottish Development International industries. Our member companies, is a great annual opportunity for and representatives from various who supply goods and services UK companies to network with key British Chambers of Commerce. across the oil and gas, power, stakeholders from across the globe Keynote speaker on the morning nuclear and renewable sectors have and develop existing relationships. was Scottish Government Minister the experience and expertise that The pavilion exhibitors were on for Trade, Investment and Innovation operators and contractors require. hand to give solutions throughout Mr. Ivan McKee MSP followed by an the whole asset life cycle, with address from Stuart Broadley, CEO of By being part of the largest offerings from global leaders in the The EIC. ever UK delegation at ADIPEC, its field such as Wood, to specialised members were able to promote their valve manufacturers and waste While the UK produces a relatively product and services and meet not management solutions providers. small amount of the global oil supply, only potential global clients but also from within the region. British Business Group Abu Dhabi EIC hosts another successful UAE Connect in 2020 The Energy Industries Council (EIC) gas reserves. Oil production capacity delegates heard how machine delivered its annual UAE Connect is intended to rise to 4 million bpd learning and artificial intelligence event in February, and saw the event in 2020 and 5 million bpd by 2030, (AI) are having an impact on their return to its original 2011 venue, making it one of the world’s largest upstream business cutting some Intercontinental Abu Dhabi. energy producers. processes from months to hours. With 10-15% extra margins possible The event – attended by over 200 EIC were honoured to have a wider by 2030 from digital technology delegates and featuring more than 20 ADNOC presence on the programme applications and the potential to speakers alongside an exhibition of this year. Key highlights included: utilise digitalisation to reduce project 22 companies – provided companies • The company’s downstream team cycles from 7 to 3 years, it is clear with insight into the UAE energy to see why this area is now at the sector market, creating a platform gave an overview of the continued forefront of developments. for delegates to meet first-hand with expansion of the petrochemical plant In addition, more than 120 one-to- the main players in the region and and the city of Ruwais in addition one meetings were held with several showcase the best of the UK Energy to available opportunities. ADNOC local contractors providing attendees Supply Chain. are looking to improve their margins with a unique opportunity to talk in petrochemicals and growing directly to procurement professionals The programme was revamped production from 4.5 mtpa in 2016 to and showcase their service offerings. for this year’s event in order to focus 14.4 mtpa by 2025, while reducing Contractor briefings were also on insights from Abu Dhabi National refining costs and increasing delivered from Wood, Petrofac, SNC Oil Company Group (ADNOC) gasoline production to 10.2 mtpa by Lavalin, NPCC, Aker Solutions; and and identify future collaborative 2022. for the first time Técnicas Reunidas, opportunities to help solve the region’s • The Well Integrity Team highlighted allowing attendees to hear directly challenges. 19 carefully constructed challenges about their respective project pipelines that they are eager to engage with and importantly how they can register The UAE accounts for approximately suitable companies on, a challenge as a vendor. Each presentation also 4% of global oil production with much laid down that I am hoping that we delved into the culture within the local of the output from fields managed and can help deliver on. market providing some helpful tips as operated by ADNOC, who recently • Through the inclusion of a to how differentiate as a supplier and announced an increase in reserves ‘Digitalisation Panel’ led by ADNOC win business. to 105 billion barrels of oil and 273 Vice President of Digital Projects & trillion cubic feet of gas, taking it to Innovation, Mr Khaled Al Blooshi, Vol. 23 Issue 1 Spring 2020 sixth in the world rankings for oil & 26 CAPITAL LETTER

NEWS, EVENTS & UPDATES News in Brief Call for submissions: Do you have something you want to share with your fellow BBG members? Do you think we’ve missed something important that would be relevant to the BBG and to the numerous businesses and embassies that receive Capital Letter? We accept the submission of articles from members, although inclusion of articles in Capital Letter is not guaranteed and is at the discretion of the editor. If you have something that you would like to submit, please send an email to [email protected]. The British International School Abu Dhabi wins the ISA Community Initiative Award The British International School Abu between Abu Dhabi University (ADU) environmentally friendly design ideas Dhabi are delighted to announce and Year Six students at the British and presentations. that they have been awarded the International School Abu Dhabi, which International Schools Award for culminated in an exhibition of the Head of Primary, Mike Wolfe said: Community Initiative at the ISA students’ research and innovative “As always, we are immensely proud prestigious awards event held in the designs. The partnership of the of our students and school, and this Grand Connaught Rooms in London two academic institutions provided success highlights again the strength on 20th January. a valuable opportunity to raise of our community.” awareness of architecture, design There were over 250 nominations and sustainability amongst the This award further enhances The from leading international schools community and most importantly to British International School Abu around the world and the British make a difference to and inspire future Dhabi’s reputation as one of the International School Abu Dhabi generations. The project culminated leading international schools in the was one of three shortlisted for the in a four-day exhibition in the main world. There are an estimated 10,000 Community Initiative award for a lobby at ADU; this was open to the international schools around the world sustainability/architecture project general public and showcased the teaching over 5 million students. The completed by Year 6 students students’ learning incorporated in International School Award’s aim is during the 2018/19 academic year. scale architectural drawings and to recognise and raise awareness of models, prototypes of sustainable and some of the very best initiatives being Sustainability, Architecture and implemented by international schools the City was a joint research project today. University of Birmingham Dubai Breaks Ground for New Campus The University of Birmingham has disciplines, with flexible learning campus in Dubai in September 2018, broken ground on the second spaces and formal teaching spaces, offering degrees taught, examined phase of its Dubai campus in Dubai ensuring teaching and research work and accredited to the same high International Academic City (DIAC), in tandem to benefit students. standards as those delivered on its a member of TECOM Group, in UK campus with students receiving the presence of HE Dr Ahmad bin The campus will be home for up to a University of Birmingham degree. Abdullah Humaid Belhoul Al Falasi, 2,900 students – featuring innovative UAE Minister for Higher Education teaching and research space The University of Birmingham and Advanced Skills. This landmark to encourage cross-disciplinary Dubai already offers a wide event marks the next stage in the working. There will be a focus on range of programmes including global Top 100 University’s long- learning spaces incorporating digital Business, Economics, Computer term commitment to supporting technology and a student hub Science, Mechanical Engineering, UAE society, particularly through its to support student needs across Accounting, Banking and Finance, teaching and research. teaching and wellbeing. International Commercial Law, Psychology and Teacher Training HE Dr Al Falasi was joined by Designed by Hopkins Architects, degrees (including in Arabic and Malek Al Malek, CEO of TECOM the buildings will be located opposite Special Educational Needs) and the Group and the University’s Vice- the city’s first purpose-built student range of degree programmes will Chancellor Professor Sir David housing community – looking across continue to grow in the new campus. Eastwood, who visited the UAE for parkland and green spaces, and the landmark ceremony, and they reflecting the green heart of the The event also saw Professor Sir broke the ground on the site that will University’s campus in Birmingham David Eastwood sign a co-operation be home to the new campus from giving the student community a agreement with HE Humaid Al September 2021. campus university experience. Qutami, Director-General of the Sheltered courtyards and social Dubai Health Authority (DHA) on Located opposite Dubai’s first spaces that have been designed to behalf of the authority. The University purpose-built student housing, and enhance the campus’ sustainability of Birmingham Dubai has partnered in proximity to retail outlets and will provide a relaxing environment in with the DHA to identify research, sporting facilities, the iconic campus keeping with the Dubai climate. education, training and management will benefit from DIAC’s vibrant opportunities in healthcare. student community and encourage The University of Birmingham collaboration across academic was the first global top 100 and UK CAPITAL LETTER 27 Russell Group university to establish a Vol. 23 Issue 1 Spring 2020

NEWS, EVENTS & UPDATES BCS ICT Conference Enhances UAE Ranking in Smart Digital Research Under the patronage of HE Shaikh Further, he was proud of UAE first this conference and highlighting Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, successful space trip by Hazaa Al the importance of BCS Institute Minister of Tolerance, the ninth Mansoori and the launch of pioneering and its importance worldwide as a edition of The Chartered Institute for Mohamed bin Zayed AI University, the professional body that contributes in IT (BCS) ICT Conference 2019 was first of its kind in the world, addressing enhancing technical relations between launched, at the Anantara Eastern AI and machine learning research. UK and UAE technical institutions and Mangroves Hotel, Abu Dhabi, under raising the standard of innovation in the theme: “Tolerance, Sustainability Al Hashmi stated: “Winning technical education teaching to ensure & Women Empowerment.” students of ICT Research Competition knowledge diversification in the UAE. organised in partnership with Eng. Adel Alkaff Al Hashmi, Middlesex University Dubai were The Chairman of the BCS ME Conference Chair highlighted that rewarded for their smart applications Institute presented HE Shaikh Nahyan the theme of the conference focused and scientific research in order to bin Mubarak Al Nahyan with a special on Women Empowerment, in line encourage them to build a knowledge- Al Hosn painting in appreciation of his with UAE’s Government strategy. based economy and sustainable efforts in supporting the BCS activities, Several leading Emirati female development.” innovation and foreseeing the future of academics and entrepreneurs education in the field of ICT. shared their successful corporate Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the careers. UAE, Patrick Moody, expressed his pleasure on organising and attending ADDED and ADNOC Sign Agreement The Abu Dhabi Department of the emirate, improve transparency, private-sector partnerships and Economic Development (ADDED) create jobs and accelerate the opportunities resulting from the and the Abu Dhabi National Oil private sector’s contribution to company’s 2030 smart growth Company (ADNOC) signed an MoU economic development in Abu Dhabi. strategy, accelerate socio-economic to enhance cooperation and drive Commenting on the agreement, Dr development, improve knowledge- in-country value (ICV) for Abu Dhabi Sultan Al Jaber said, “We are very transfer and generate jobs for UAE following the success of ADNOC’s pleased to be partnering with ADDED nationals. ICV programme. to further drive in-country value for Abu Dhabi, in line with the wise vision More than 3,000 suppliers are Under the terms of the of the leadership and the goals of certified in ADNOC’s ICV Programme, agreement, ADDED will integrate Ghadan 21. This agreement builds which serves as the primary enabler and standardise ADNOC’s ICV on the success of ADNOC’s ICV of ADNOC’s – and suppliers’ – certification programme across programme over the last two years, contributions to the UAE’s socio- the Abu Dhabi Government’s which underpins our commitment to economic growth and development. procurement process. This extends create, unlock and maximise value The programme has driven more than the impact and reach of the ICV for the UAE as we deliver our 2030 AED44 billion back into the UAE’s initiative, which ADNOC developed strategy.” economy and enabled over 1,500 to strengthen the spill-over private-sector jobs for Emiratis since it economic impact across the UAE. Mohammed Al Hammadi said: was launched in 2018. “This initiative reflects the drive Following this agreement, to consolidate efforts among In 2019, ADDED introduced the businesses can make a one- government and semi-government Abu Dhabi Local Content, ADLC, time application for a unified entities to support the growth of the initiative as part of the Ghadan 21 ICV certificate that will now be private sector, and direct government accelerator programme to encourage applicable for the Abu Dhabi spending towards the development the private sector participating in Government’s commercial of local content. ADDED is proud to government tenders to increase their evaluation process of goods and be supporting Ghadan 21’s goal of economic contribution in Abu Dhabi. services procurement. transforming Abu Dhabi’s economy.” Unifying the processes of evaluating this contribution and issuing a joint HH Sheikh Khalid bin Mohamed ICV Certificates measure a ICV certificate will enhance the ease bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Member of company’s contribution to socio- of doing business in Abu Dhabi and the Abu Dhabi Executive Council economic development by taking will also drive investments in localised and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi into account the goods produced or measures. Executive Office, was present manufactured locally, the value of during the signing ceremony. spend on locally procured products Companies wishing to participate and services, a company’s local in government tenders and take part The MoU was signed by Dr Sultan investment and its Emiratisation in Abu Dhabi’s In-Country Value bin Ahmad Sultan Al Jaber, Minister record, as well as UAE-based programme, should apply for an ICV of State and ADNOC Group CEO, expatriate employees’ contribution to certificate through certifying bodies and Mohammed Ali Al Shorafa Al the national economy. identified by ADDED and approved Hammadi, ADDED Chairman. by ADNOC. ADNOC launched its ICV A version of this article first Part of ADDED’s Ghadan 21 programme in 2018 to encourage appeared on Emirates News Agency initiatives, this new cooperation will www.wam.ae enhance localisation measures in Vol. 23 Issue 1 Spring 2020 28 CAPITAL LETTER

NEWS, EVENTS & UPDATES Battle of the Business Groups Golf Day in association with The Fry Group This year’s annual BBG Golf Day saw the competition widened across five Business Groups, with participating teams representing BBG Abu Dhabi, BBG Dubai & Northern Emirates, French Business Group Abu Dhabi, Canadian Business Council Abu Dhabi and Benelux Business Council. Players competed at Saadiyat Golf Club for prizes provided by sponsors The Fry Group, GAC Abu Dhabi, Allure, Saadiyat Golf Club and TOTAL. Vol. 23 Issue 1 Spring 2020 CAPITAL LETTER 29

EVENTS GALLERY BBG Festive Gala Ball ‘British Christmas on the Beach’ Our BBG end of year Gala Ball, the most prestigious event in the calendar, took place in December on the welcoming white sands of The Club Abu Dhabi – a departure from the British Embassy due to construction works. The Club’s stunning beach did not disappoint members and guests who still donned their black tie finest, albeit with appropriate footwear for dancing on the sand! Hosted by Her Majesty’s Ambassador and the BBG Chairman, the event was sponsored by gold partners G4S Secure Solutions, silver partners BAE Systems and prize sponsors Etihad Airways. 30 CAPITAL LETTER Vol. 23 Issue 1 Spring 2020

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EVENTS GALLERY Business Briefing Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the UAE Patrick Moody and Her Majesty’s Consul General to the UAE Andrew Jackson delivered an address to members and guests of the British Business Groups at InterContinental Abu Dhabi in Q4. They updated on the current economic, political and social factors impacting British business regionally and locally. Attendees enjoyed networking ahead of the address over canapés and refreshments, visiting gold sponsor corporate tables. ADIPEC Kick-Off Breakfast BBG Abu Dhabi spearheaded this annual breakfast gathering of UK affiliate organisations and individuals on the opening morning of ADIPEC in November. This event is a coming together of representatives from BBG, UK Department of International Trade regional offices, Welsh Government, Scottish Government, Scottish Development International, various British Chambers of Commerce, the UAE-UK Business Council, the EIC and the Energy Institute. On this occasion the key note speaker was Scottish Government Minister for Trade, Investment and Innovation Mr. Ivan McKee MSP. 32 CAPITAL LETTER Vol. 23 Issue 1 Spring 2020

EVENTS GALLERY BBG Tour at the Al Ain residence of His Excellency Zaki Nusseibeh A gathering of BBG Abu Dhabi members were delighted to attend an exclusive event at UAE Cabinet Minister HE Zaki Nusseibeh’s home in Al Ain recently. His Excellency led a tour of his residence and extensive personal art and library collection before addressing the delegation with fascinating tales of his many years accompanying the late His Highness Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan in various roles. This was a truly fantastic event BBG was privileged to have taken part in. Defence Sector Working Breakfast with Houbara BBG Abu Dhabi led this Joint Business Group Defence Sector Working Breakfast in association with Houbara, during the recent UMEX2020 exhibition in Abu Dhabi. Keith Mallon, Autonomy Campaign Manager at QinetiQ, addressed the gathering of over 100 delegates representing BBG, AmCham Abu Dhabi and the Canadian Business Council, at the Armed Forces Officers Club over breakfast. Attendees represented UK Government, UAE Armed Forces, EDGE and Tawazun as well as private sector businesses across the defence and security industry, all of whom enjoyed a fascinating panel discussion and networking session. Vol. 23 Issue 1 Spring 2020 CAPITAL LETTER 33

MEMBERSHIP FEATURES Why Join The BBG? The British Business Group in • Invitations to all BBG events, their application is approved the Abu Dhabi actively promotes both networking and social, at appropriate fee should be paid. business between the UK, Abu discounted rates Please contact the BBG office Dhabi and the UAE by providing on 02-4457234 for further advice a forum for the British business • Inclusion on the mailing list on applications and payment community in Abu Dhabi through for important British Embassy method options. regular meetings, presentations announcements and social events. In particular Benefits for BBG Members it helps UK companies identify • Copies of our three-times- new business opportunities in annual magazine Capital Members of the British Business Abu Dhabi and the UAE. The Letter, bringing a round-up Group Abu Dhabi enjoy a BBG provides an essential bridge of the biggest British-Abu multitude of benefits upon between the business community Dhabi business news from the production of their membership in Abu Dhabi, the Department of previous months as well as card at the following participating International Trade team at the BBG events, photos, articles, outlets. Should any member have British Embassy and aspiring new members and member any difficulty in obtaining a listed new entrants to the market, by listings discount, please contact the providing advice and help to BBG office so we can rectify the British trade missions, business • Your business contact details situation. groups and visitors to Abu Dhabi. listed in Capital Letter • Andaz Hotels The BBG has a membership of • British Airways some 300 business people and • Access to Members Only area • The Bayshore is supported by a Committee of website, keeping you up to • Boston Dental Center and an administrative office both date with BBG events • Dolci & Capricci of which work to provide a busy • Crowne Plaza Abu Dhabi calendar of networking activities • A personal BBG Membership • Dusit Thani for members and visitors. It Card which provides members • InterContinental Abu Dhabi produces a magazine every with various discounts in and • German Veterinary Clinic quarter about new developments around Abu Dhabi (see below • Emirates Palace Spa and business successes, which for further details) • Marriott Downtown Abu Dhabi is distributed to members • Novotel Al Bustan and other stakeholders in the How to Join • Peninsula growth of the UK’s trade with • Posters the UAE. The magazine is also Each member joins the BBG • Pascal Tepper available on the BBG website at individually. There are two • Saadiyat Big Band www.britishbusiness.org. The methods of joining the Group: • Spinneys (beverages) BBG in Abu Dhabi and its • Individual Membership: Joining • Tamba counterpart in Dubai & the • Edition Abu Dhabi Northern Emirates actively Fee: AED 210 and Individual • The Muse cooperate in events and Membership Fee (January – • The Club Abu Dhabi membership activities, and both December): AED 945 • The W Abu Dhabi are now members of the Global • Associate: Joining Fee: Business Network, part of the AED210, Associate Fee For details of the discounts British Chambers of Commerce. (January – December): AED945 available at each of these outlets (in accordance with UAE law see BBG Membership provides: VAT has been applied at 5%.) Membership rates are now www.britishbusiness.org/ • Opportunities to meet and available at a pro rata rate for membership-benefits. network with over 350 members the remainder of the calendar Terms and conditions year, please contact the BBG for apply to all members’ 34 CAPITAL LETTER information. Applicants need to benefits. complete an application form and submit it to the BBG office along Vol. 23 Issue 1 Spring 2020 with a copy of their passport, visa and a head shot image. If

CORPORATE SPONSORS The following companies are Corporate Sponsors of the BBG. Their support and that of their representatives is much appreciated. For information about becoming a BBG Corporate Sponsor please contact [email protected] PLATINUM GOLD SILVER BRONZE Vol. 23 Issue 1 Spring 2020 CAPITAL LETTER 35

COMMITTEE MEMBERS Committee Members Back row from left: Lee Bailey, Tom Shorrock, Chris Keeling, Wendy De Luca, Tim Allen, Ross Barfoot, Stewart Highett, Sinéad Whelan Front row from left: Graham Outterside, David Spearing MBE, Nancy Power, Nick Cochrane-Dyet MBE (Chairman), David Good, Amy Gilbert. Not pictured in Group photo: Kristina Williams, Cris Partridge, Ali Al Janabi, Tariq Haddad, Gavin Anderson. READYMIX ABU DHABI LTD.(L.L.C.) “Quality On Time– Every Time” - Since 1976 Readymix Abu Dhabi is in its 44th year of business, having delivered to many of the most iconic and technically challenging projects in Abu Dhabi and beyond. We have been pleased to be associated with The British Business Group for many years. 36 CAPITAL LETTER Website: www.rmad.com Email: [email protected] Tel: +971 (2) 642 20 40 Vol. 23 Issue 1 Spring 2020

New Members NEW MEMBERS Kieron Franklin Tom Cherrie Company: RAK BANK Company: RAK BANK Designation: Designation: Director Wealth Management Business Development Manager Nature of Business: Banking Nature of Business: Banking Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Taimoor Al Mashjari Mark Whibley Company: RAK BANK Company: RAK BANK Designation: Designation: Senior Relationship Manager Team Manager Wealth Management Nature of Business: Banking Nature of Business: Banking Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Sam Watson Luke Gallagher Company: Amity International School Company: Doosan Babcock Designation: Head of Admissions, General Maintenance Services LLC Marketing & Business Development Designation: Chief Executive Officer Nature of Business: Education, Training & Recruitment Nature of Business: Engineering – Contracting Services Email:[email protected] Email:[email protected] Zoeyah Shaheen Tamer Qazi Company: Clyde & Co Company: Intertek Designation: Associate Designation: Nature of Business: Legal Services Vice President Industry Services Email: [email protected] Nature of Business: Energy, Oil Gas & Petrochemical Products & Services Vol. 23 Issue 1 Spring 2020 Email: [email protected] CAPITAL LETTER 37

NEW MEMBERS Patrick Regis Nathan Hunt Company: Rolls-Royce Plc Company: Designation: Gateway Group of Companies President, Middle East & Africa Designation:Senior Managing Partner Nature of Business: Defence related products & services Nature of Business: Email: [email protected] Management Consultancy & Consultancy Services Email: [email protected] Ron Moonesinghe Sheethal Rishi Company: Saadiyat Big Band Company: Invest Northern Ireland Designation: Band Leader Designation: Nature of Business: Media Services, Marketing & Events. Regional Director for UAE, Oman and Bahrain Email: [email protected] Nature of Business: Community & Government Services Email: [email protected] Roy Edmond Matthew Yore Company: Euro Mechanical Company: Jameson Legal Designation: Bolting Division Manager Designation: Director Nature of Business: Engineering – Contracting Nature of Business: Email: [email protected] Education, Training & Recruitment Services Email: [email protected] Christine Abou Assali Richard Foulds Company: Trowers & Hamlin Company: Al Masaood LLC Designation: Lawyer Designation: Nature of Business: Legal Services Group Property Manager Email: [email protected] Nature of Business: Property Email: richard [email protected] 38 CAPITAL LETTER Vol. 23 Issue 1 Spring 2020

NEW MEMBERS Guy Taylor Lewis Kenney Company: Taqarabu Public Relations Company: PwC Designation: Managing Partner Designation: Nature of Business: Media Services, Marketing & Events Middle East Defence Industry Lead Email: [email protected] Nature of Business: Defense related Products & Services Email: [email protected] Awais Khan Kareem Refaay Company: Fairmont Bab al Bahr Company: The London Institute Designation: Senior Sales Manager of Banking & Finance MENA Nature of Business: Hotel & Catering Services Designation: Email: [email protected] Regional Director GCC & MENA Nature of Business: Banking, Insurance & Financial Services Email: [email protected] Gemma Habens Raj Nathwani Company: The British Embassy Company: Barclays Designation: Designation: Economic & Energy Advisor [email protected] Nature of Business: Community & Government Services Nature of Business: Banking, Insurance & Financial Email: [email protected] Services Email: [email protected] Angus Rodger Dan Read Company: Proserv Albadie LLC Company: GC partners Designation: General Manager Designation: Sales/BDM Nature of Business: Nature of Business: Energy, Oil & Gas, Petrochemical Products & Services Banking, Insurance & Financial Services Email: [email protected] Email:[email protected] Vol. 23 Issue 1 Spring 2020 CAPITAL LETTER 39

MEMBERSHIP LISTINGS Membership Listings The British Business Group Abu Dhabi derives its members from a broad base of sectors, embracing both British and Emirati businesspeople, as well as Government. They include British and UAE nationals, reflecting the close relationship between the two countries in business and trade, as well as citizens of other countries. Working closely with the Department of International Trade at the British Embassy, as well as with local government institutions, the BBG provides a platform to stimulate networking, education and business opportunity. Membership of the BBG provides access to interesting speakers, business visitors, networking and other events. If you are interested in joining, please contact: 02 445 7234 or Email: [email protected] Honorary Members: H. E. Sheikh Nahayan bin Mabarak Al Nahayan – Cabinet Minister and Minister of State for Tolerance HMA – Patrick Moody – British Ambassador to the UAE John Martin St. Valery – BBG Dubai Chairman Title First Name Last Name Company PO Box Business City Business Tel Email *Note: (A) denotes Associate. (CR) denotes Corporate Representative. Accountancy & Audit Services Mr Michael Packman (CR) EY 136 Abu Dhabi 02 4174594 [email protected] Mr B.R. Sudhir (A) PKF 7479 Abu Dhabi 02 6261715 [email protected] Mr Sharad Bhandari (A) Ardent Advisory & Accounting LLC 42500 Abu Dhabi 02 6226700 [email protected] Mr Mustali Jivanjee Jivanjee & Company 3401 Abu Dhabi 02 6444686 [email protected] Banking, Insurance & Financial Services Mr David Smylie Arbuthnot Latham 482007 Abu Dhabi 04 377 0911 [email protected] Mr David Abu Dhabi Mr Steve Rothon AD Global Investors Limited Abu Dhabi 026665982 [email protected] Mr Farrell Abu Dhabi Mr Andrew Barnett Abu Dhabi Global Market 111999 Abu Dhabi 023338880 [email protected] Mr Derren Abu Dhabi Mr Andrew Sheridan ADGM Registration Authority 111999 Dubai 02 3338724 [email protected] Mr Omar Abu Dhabi Mr Raj Woodward Abu Dhabi National Insurance Company (ADNIC) Dubai 044080410 [email protected] Mr Samuel Abu Dhabi Mr Saliq Sanders ADCB 939 Abu Dhabi 026962338 [email protected] Mr Michael Abu Dhabi Mr Jason Mortimer (CR) Barclays Bank 506504 Abu Dhabi 04 3653031 [email protected] Mrs Karen Surrey Mr Kapila Sheikh Barclays Bank 2734 Abu Dhabi 0504685667 [email protected] Mr Fawaz Abu Dhabi Ms Rasha Nathwani Barclays Bank 506674 Abu Dhabi 043653098 [email protected] Mr Kareem Abu Dhabi Ms Caroline Carter (CR) Berns Brett Masaood Insurance 111566 Abu Dhabi 02 6761939 [email protected] Mr Philip Zurich Mr Ajay Mohi ud Din Bhat Delma Exchange 129869 Abu Dhabi 022045224 [email protected] Mr Richard Abu Dhabi Mr Charles Dsane-Selby Duff & Phelps 128351 Abu Dhabi 023067415 [email protected] Mr Damian Dubai Mr Bassam Light Emirates Insurance Co LLC 3856 Abu Dhabi [email protected] Mr Rashid Abu Dhabi Mr Shahrukh Worcester (A) Expatriate Tax Advisory Service Abu Dhabi 0441306731012 [email protected] Mr Fadi Abu Dhabi Mr Richard Karunaratne (A) Falcon Group 105968 Abu Dhabi 02 4914088 [email protected] Mr Michael Abu Dhabi Mr Stuart Moukayed (A) Guardian Insurance Brokers 51012 Dubai 02 4913777 [email protected] Mr Chris Dubai Mr Dan Moukayed (A) Guardian Insurance Brokers 51012 Dubai 02 4913777 [email protected] Mr Kieron Dubai Mr Tom Refaay The London Institute of Banking & Finance MENA 111818 Dubai 022459582 [email protected] Mr Taimoor Abu Dhabi Mr Mark Abraham HSBC Middle East 242 Dubai 044236089 [email protected] Portal (A) ISGAM 041442866060 [email protected] Narain Leaseplan Emirates Fleet Management – Leaseplan Emirates LLC 36679 02 404 6444 [email protected] Oliver (CR) Al Emarat United Limited 111722 [email protected] Clifton (CR) Price Waterhouse Coopers, PWC 45263 02 6946989 [email protected] Regan Price Waterhouse Coopers, PWC 11987 0564068321 [email protected] Chilmeran (A) Al Wathba National Insurance Company 45154 024185332 [email protected] Al Blooshi Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange 54500 02 6128771 [email protected] Dumasia KPMG 7613 02 4014800 [email protected] Al Attar (CR) Lloyds Register 997 026272942 [email protected] White UAE Exchange 170 02 3073179 [email protected] Brogan Consultant 6315 0585176247 [email protected] McCulloch The Fry Group 507290 04 3894900 [email protected] Keeling The Fry Group 507290 04-3894900 [email protected] Read GC Partners 115405 042781020 [email protected] Franklin RAK BANK 1531 042915678 [email protected] Cherrie RAK BANK 1531 042915639 [email protected] Al Mashjari RAK BANK 1531 024127213 [email protected] Whibley RAK BANK 1531 042915784 [email protected] Community & Government Services Mr Omar Salih Wahbi Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce & Industry Box 662 Abu Dhabi 02 617 7503 [email protected] 40 CAPITAL LETTER Vol. 23 Issue 1 Spring 2020

MEMBERSHIP LISTINGS Title First Name Last Name Company PO Box Business City Business Tel Email *Note: (A) denotes Associate. (CR) denotes Corporate Representative. Abu Dhabi Dubai Mr Andrew Bainbridge Solutions Hygiene 46541 Abu Dhabi 02 641 9227 [email protected] Mr John Martin St. Valery British Business Group - Dubai 9333 Abu Dhabi 04 3914219 [email protected] Mr Gavin Anderson British Council Abu Dhabi 46523 Abu Dhabi 02 691 0601 [email protected] Ms Wendy De Luca Department for International Trade 248 Dubai 02 6101523 [email protected] Mrs Gemma Habens British Embassy Dubai 026101653 [email protected] Mrs Swathi Sri (A) Invest Northern Ireland 9284 Abu Dhabi 04 391 4700 [email protected] Mrs Sheethal Rishi Invest Northern Ireland 9284 Abu Dhabi 043915705 [email protected] Mr Peter Hellyer National Media Council 3790 Abu Dhabi 02 4044288 [email protected] Rev Andy Thompson St Andrews Church 262 Abu Dhabi 02 4461631 [email protected] Ms Rachel Elks UAE-UK Business Council 248 Abu Dhabi [email protected] Mr Andrew Archer Crown Prince Court 2551 02 6686873 [email protected]            Mr Graeme Flaws Serco 63737 Abu Dhabi 02 6938001 [email protected] Abu Dhabi Defence Related Products & Services Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi Mr Andy Crisp (CR) BAE Systems 4049 Abu Dhabi 02 633 8831 [email protected] Mr Julian Donald BAE Systems 4049 Abu Dhabi 02 633 8831 [email protected] Mrs Fatima Keen BAE Systems 4049 Abu Dhabi 026338831 [email protected] Mr Tim Allen (CR) Houbara 128220 Abu Dhabi 02 6594069 [email protected] Mr Harry Rose Houbara 128220 Abu Dhabi 024450141 [email protected] Mr Gary Rosholt (A) L3 Harris Technologies Inc 60846 Abu Dhabi 02 6359814 [email protected] Mr Harry Dawson (CR) Northrop Grumman 47325 Abu Dhabi 02 6455677 [email protected] Mr Nigel Cookson British Embassy 248 Abu Dhabi 026101582 [email protected] Mr Jim Lowther British Embassy 248 Abu Dhabi 02 6101506 [email protected] Mr Lewis Kenney PwC 45263 Abu Dhabi 0547915248 [email protected] Mr Kenneth Longmuir ROBUS Inc 38824 Abu Dhabi 025558368 [email protected] Mr John Hammond Jacobs 35248 Abu Dhabi 024013822 [email protected] Mr Grant McArthur G4S Secure Solutions LLC 31856 Abu Dhabi 02 3058600 [email protected] Mr Pascal Siggen G4S Secure Solutions LLC 31856 02 3058600 [email protected] Mr Mark Lushington G4S Secure Solutions LLC 31856 Dubai 023058600 [email protected] Mr Mark Farrer G4S Secure Solutions LLC 31856 Abu Dhabi 023058600 [email protected] Mr Mohammad Al-Ali (CR) G4S Secure Solutions LLC 31856 Dubai 02 3058600 [email protected] Abu Dhabi Education, Training & Recruitment Services Abu Dhabi Dubai Mr Dominick Ashe (A) Carfax Education 500709 Abu Dhabi 04 4385276 [email protected] Mr Saleh Altahboush UniStudent 3061 Abu Dhabi Mr Sam Achampong (A) Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply 119774 Dubai 02 6505959 [email protected] Mr Thomas Shorrock Duke of Edinburtgh›s International Award Dubai Mr Iain Colledge Raha International School 34150 Abu Dhabi 04 3116505 [email protected] Mr Julian Frankum RP International FZ LLC 500313 Abu Dhabi Mr Oneal D›Cunha Sundus Recruitment 5685 Abu Dhabi [email protected] Mr Mark Leppard MBE The British School Al Khubairat 4001 Abu Dhabi Mr Ben Bailey (CR) University of Birmingham Dubai 73000 Abu Dhabi 02 5561567 [email protected] Mr Michael Armstrong ICAEW Middle East Ltd 506836 Abu Dhabi Mr Lee Bailey NES Global Talent 63107 Abu Dhabi 04 391 0300 [email protected] Mr Patrick Brown NES Global Talent 63107 Abu Dhabi Mr Patrick Horne British International School Abu Dhabi 60968 Abu Dhabi 02 6729100 [email protected] Mr Michael Wolfe British International School Abu Dhabi 60968 Abu Dhabi Ms Karen Strickland British International School Abu Dhabi 60968 02 446 2280 [email protected] Mr Michael Wilson Cranleigh School 51072 Abu Dhabi Ms Sam Watson Amity International School Abu Dhabi 0447824529774 [email protected] Mr Philippe Thirion Terracotta Manpower Services 38993 Abu Dhabi Mr Amaar Al Dhubaei Terracotta Manpower Services 38993 Abu Dhabi 04 4080000 [email protected] Mr Matthew Yore (CR) Jameson Legal Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi 0507196031 [email protected] Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi 026222523 [email protected] Abu Dhabi 025100100 [email protected] 0501253951 [email protected] 025100186 [email protected] 024970000 [email protected] 025039000 [email protected] 026661691 [email protected] 026661691 [email protected] 0552387654 [email protected] Energy, Oil, Gas & Petrochemical Products & Services Mr Sami Abdel-Razek ADYARD (Interserve) 7604 02 554 7722 [email protected] Mr Harrison Liddle ADYARD (Interserve) 7604 Mr Dean Stothard ADYARD (Interserve) 7604 02 656 1923 [email protected] Mr Stewart Highett Aker Solutions Mr Meraj Shaikh Aker Solutions 28686 02 656 1900 [email protected] Miss Zuma Zeynalli Aker Solutions 26868 Mr Ganpat Singhvi Al Nasser Holdings 46611 0044 208 811 7010 [email protected] Mr Khalid Al Qubaisi Al Yaseah Oil & Gas Industry Supplies & Services 3949 Mr David Good Alnasr Technical Trading Agencies 7355 024093159 [email protected] 024093132 [email protected] 02 5059111 [email protected] 02 4493841 [email protected] 02 5512900 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MEMBERSHIP LISTINGS Title First Name Last Name Company PO Box Business City Business Tel Email *Note: (A) denotes Associate. (CR) denotes Corporate Representative. 02 4935555 [email protected] 04 935555 [email protected] Mr Nick Cochrane-Dyet (CR) BP 46600 Abu Dhabi 02 493 5555 [email protected] Mr Ulises 46600 Abu Dhabi 02 4935555 [email protected] Mr David Martinez BP 46600 Abu Dhabi 026677555 [email protected] Mr John 46600 Abu Dhabi 046026001 [email protected] Mr Tariq Loosley BP 5874 Abu Dhabi 02 876 6201 [email protected] Mr Ryan 54455 Dubai 02 6428005 [email protected] Mr Trevor Gaffey BP 146110 Abu Dhabi 02 613 1000 [email protected] Mr Hussain 47754 Abu Dhabi 02 6131000 [email protected] Ms Sarah-Anne Haddad MAK Trading & Services 47754 Abu Dhabi 02 6131000 [email protected] Mr Mustafa 47754 Abu Dhabi 024173000 [email protected] Mr Tamer McPherson (CR) The Energy Industries Council 47754 Abu Dhabi 02 671 7144 [email protected] Mr Tony 27594 Abu Dhabi 026717144 [email protected] Capt. Cris Stott-Briggs(A) Energy Institute - Middle East 46280 Abu Dhabi 02 6333620 [email protected] Capt. Vincent 46280 Abu Dhabi 026333620 [email protected] Mr Ali Al Atrakchi (A) Intertek International Ltd 46807 Abu Dhabi 0561705829 [email protected] Mr Harrison 46807 Abu Dhabi 0566831241 [email protected] Dr Martin Bradfield Intertek International Ltd 46807 Abu Dhabi 02 4062623 [email protected] Dr Elaine 46807 Abu Dhabi 02 4062600 [email protected] Mr Scott Sawalha (A) Intertek International Ltd 127149 Abu Dhabi 02 4062600 [email protected] Mr Michael 127149 Abu Dhabi 02 4062600 [email protected] Ms Katie Qazi Intertek International Ltd 127149 Abu Dhabi 02 6311959 [email protected] Ms Lesley 127149 Abu Dhabi 02 4186452 [email protected] Mr Ian Brania KEO International 44183 Abu Dhabi 04 3637757 [email protected] Mr Richard 110053 Abu Dhabi 02 6216291 [email protected] Mr Ian Partridge London Offshore Consultants Middle East WLL 211860 Dubai 02 6519805 [email protected] Mr Simon 62173 Abu Dhabi 024943003 [email protected] Mr Michael Regnaud London Offshore Consultants Middle East WLL 105828 Abu Dhabi 02 8104011 [email protected] Mr Angus 105022 Abu Dhabi Mr Vinay Al-Janabi (CR) Shell Abu Dhabi 9398 Abu Dhabi 050 338 3333 [email protected] 02 6440395 [email protected] Joseph Shell Abu Dhabi Abu Dhbai 0526372675 [email protected] Abu Dhabi 02 696 8700 [email protected] Jagger Shell Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi 02 6790775 [email protected] Abu Dhabi 022018700 [email protected] Leith Shell Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi 02 6774220 [email protected] Abu Dhabi 04 337 0990 [email protected] Crawford Speedy International Asset Abu Dhabi 02 5597370 [email protected] Abu Dhabi [email protected] Jordan Speedy International Asset Abu Dhabi 04 2069111 [email protected] Dubai 02 6668379 [email protected] Shields Speedy International Asset Dubai 0506413093 [email protected] Abu Dhabi 0566839316 [email protected] Yeats Speedy International Asset Abu Dhabi 024410955 [email protected] Dubai 026316100 [email protected] Orme ICR Integrity Limited Abu Dhabi [email protected] Abu Dhabi 025535291 [email protected] Rees GAC Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi 02 6420002 [email protected] McClay (CR) AJ Power Ltd DMCC 02 6422576 [email protected] Abu Dhabi 02 6743508 [email protected] Tyldsley (CR) TWMA Abu Dhabi 02 6431882 [email protected] Abu Dhabi 02 6431882 [email protected] Mair (CR) Wood Plc Abu Dhabi 0506127254 [email protected] Abu Dhabi 02 6781133 [email protected] Rodger Proserv Albadie Abu Dhabi 026781133 [email protected] Abu Dhabi 02 6339100 [email protected] Sohoni (CR) Petrofac Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi Engineering - Consultancy & Architecture Mr Mohamed Dekkak ADGECO Group 549 Mr David Spearing Mr Andrew Smith DSCS 2441 Mr Dion Collier Mr Raj Achan (CR) Driver Trett 112193 Mr Philip Jones (CR) Mr Simon Cathrine (CR) GHD Global PTY 45921 Mr Mark Jamieson Mr Chris Irwin (CR) Accolade Engineering / Chartered Institute of Marketing 43293 Mr Desmond Aitcheson Mr Chris Seymour (CR) Hatch 41096 Mr Kevin Woolley Mr Elias Sayah Hilson Moran Partnership 109870 Mr Thomas Shaw-Dunn Mrs Gail Rogowsky (CR) Institution of Civil Engineers 63059 Mr Daniel Williams Mr Leigh Lenaghan Kier Construction 61967 Mr Jonathan Vine Mace International 26518 Mott Macdonald 11302 PMK Consult 38786 Sayah Engineering Consulting 29171 Tractebel Engineering 40012 Turner & Townsend 105542 Black & White Engineering 128981 Global Maritime Consultancy Ltd 127573 Engineering - Contracting Mr Sami Sidawi Al Nasr Contracting 2436 Mr Ahmed Al Zabri Lindenberg Emirates LLC 42630 Mr Keyoor Gandhi (A) Okaz General Contracting 44910 Mr Steve Yazdabadi (CR) Wates International LLC 3486 Mr Bernard Hunt Wates Construction International LLC 3486 Mr Jeremy Mason Euro Mechanical & Electrical Contracting Co. LLC 46153 Mr Jonathan Rawding Euro Mechanical & Electrical Contracting Co. LLC 46153 Mr Roy Edmond Euro Mechanical & Electrical Contracting Co. LLC 46153 Mr Wissam Naji GEMACO Interiors 46995 42 CAPITAL LETTER Vol. 23 Issue 1 Spring 2020

MEMBERSHIP LISTINGS Title First Name Last Name Company PO Box Business City Business Tel Email *Note: (A) denotes Associate. (CR) denotes Corporate Representative. Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi Mr Chris Gilbert GEMACO Interiors 46995 Abu Dhabi 02 6339100 [email protected] Mr Titus Cherian GEMACO Interiors 46995 Abu Dhabi 026339100 [email protected] Mr Andre Morcos GEMACO Interiors 46995 026339100 [email protected] Mr Luke Gallagher Doosan Babcock General Maintenance Services LLC 26576 Abu Dhabi 023040200 [email protected] Abu Dhabi Engineering - Products & Services Abu Dhabi Dubai Mr Robert Hogan Readymix AbuDhabi Ltd 7289 Dubai 02 6422040 [email protected] Mr Andy Hall Fagioli 40126 Dubai 024490646 [email protected] Mrs Amanda Webb Tabreed 29478 Dubai 02 2020616 [email protected] Ms Milyn Tilla-in Kingsbury 712784 Dubai 048876325 [email protected] Mr Prabhat Kutty Kingsbury 712784 Dubai 048876325 [email protected] Mr Richard Kingsbury Kingsbury 712784 048876235 [email protected] Mr Neil Harrington Kingsbury 712784 Abu Dhabi 0504451073 [email protected] Mr Martin Logue (CR) OCS United Service Emirates 116426 044546090 [email protected] Ms Fiona McDonnell OCS United Service Emirates 116426 Abu Dhabi 044546090 [email protected] Mr Scott Sharp (CR) RUBBERATKINS Ltd 34590 Abu Dhabi 05053643518 [email protected] Abu Dhabi Environmental Services Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi Mr Veryan Pappin Nautica Environmental Associates LLC 44780 Abu Dhabi 02 6731250 [email protected] Abu Dhabi Hotel & Catering Services Abu Dhabi Mr Desmond Hatton (A) Dusit Thani 52799 Abu Dhabi 02 6988100 [email protected] Mr Awais Khan Fairmont Bab al Bahr 114304 Abu Dhabi 026543099 [email protected] Mr Neil Houghton (CR) InterContinental Hotel Abu Dhabi 4171 Abu Dhabi 02 666 6888 [email protected] Mr Isael Goncalves (A) Rosewood Hotel 41184 Abu Dhabi 02 813 5593 [email protected] Miss Deanna Melendres The Club 658 Abu Dhabi 02 6731111 [email protected] Mr Mike McGrath The Club 658 London 02 6731111 [email protected] Ms Caroline Johansson The Abu Dhabi Edition 127799 Abu Dhabi 054 792 2880 [email protected] Mrs Nadine Vondermann Le Royal Meridien Abu Dhabi 45505 Abu Dhabi 02 6950523 [email protected] Abu Dhabi Legal Services Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi Mr James MacCallum Al Tamimi & Company 44046 Abu Dhabi 02 4038426 [email protected] Mrs Andrea Tithecott Al Tamimi & Company 44046 Abu Dhabi Mr Charles Lilley (CR) Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner 109403 Abu Dhabi 02 8130444 [email protected] Mr Richard Lucas (CR) Holman Fenwick Willan 764608 Belgrade Mr Justin Whelan Holman Fenwick Willan 764608 Abu Dhabi 02 6520300 [email protected] Ms Miranda Fisher (A) Charles Russel Speechlys Abu Dhabi Miss Jennifer Eakins Clyde & Co LLP 54204 Abu Dhabi 022354900 [email protected] Mr Ross Barfoot (CR) Clyde & Co LLP 54204 Abu Dhabi Mrs Heather Nevin Clyde & Co LLP 54204 Abu Dhabi 022354900 [email protected] Ms Katy Thomson Clyde & Co LLP 54204 Abu Dhabi Ms Hayley Texeira Clyde & Co LLP 54204 Abu Dhabi 00442072035341 [email protected] Mrs Zoeyah Shaheen Clyde & Co LLP 54204 Mr Craig Hughson (CR) Dentons & Co 47656 Abu Dhabi 02 4943500 [email protected] Mr Michael Hilton (CR) Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer 129817 Abu Dhabi Mr Mark Harrison (A) Harrisons 11070 Dubai 02 4943500 [email protected] Mrs Roberta Wertman (CR) Eversheds Sutherland 42182 Abu Dhabi Mr Andrew Garbett Eversheds Sutherland 42182 Abu Dhabi 0566551296 [email protected] Mr Ziad Salloum (A) Salloum & Partners LLC 3470 Abu Dhabi Mrs Deborah Burton-Shaw Trowers & Hamlins 45628 Abu Dhabi 0501061546 [email protected] Mrs Christine Abou Assali Trowers & Hamlins 37021 Mr Matthew Powell Shearman & Sterling 2948 02 24943522 [email protected] Mr Ahmed Omar MIO Lawyers & Legal Consultants 46385 024943500 [email protected] 02 613 1513 [email protected] 02 6521702 [email protected] 0038 111 3129825 [email protected] 02 4943600 [email protected] 024943638 [email protected] 02 6150729 [email protected] 02 4107600 [email protected] 024107600 [email protected] 024108125 [email protected] 02 5969222 [email protected] Management Consultancy & Consultancy Services Ms Heather Salmond (CR) Brunswick Gulf LTD 77800 02 245 1400 [email protected] Mr David Sutch ENEC 94253 [email protected] Mr Guy Allison (CR) NATS Services 392497 04 5519480 [email protected] Mr Peter Barlow Pacific Consulting Services 30729 02 6780099 [email protected] Mr Edward Willing Price Waterhouse Coopers, PWC 45263 02 6946800 [email protected] Miss Sammim Adam UAE Solutions 62251 02 4122109 [email protected] Mr Jacob Lebo (A) Al Maskari Holding 95017 02 6262773 [email protected] Vol. 23 Issue 1 Spring 2020 CAPITAL LETTER 43

MEMBERSHIP LISTINGS 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 Abu Dhabi Mr Jamie Mayall PRO Partner Group 63927 Abu Dhabi 024485120 [email protected] Mrs Seona Shand (A) UK Mr Steve Martin ISO Online Abu Dhabi 026662319 [email protected] Mr Nathan Hunt Abu Dhabi Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce 0044 1224 343929 [email protected] Communications Consultant 77800 054 4497297 [email protected] Gateway Group of Companies 36687 02 3091700 [email protected] Manufactured Products & Services Mr Jonathan Stretton (CR) Lotus Cars Middle East 111030 Abu Dhabi 02 666 9933 [email protected] Mr Graham Outterside Abu Dhabi 0564131542 [email protected] Mr John Kelly (CR) Rolls-Royce 144294 Abu Dhabi [email protected] Mr Patrick Regis Rolls-Royce 155294 Abu Dhabi 02 6169000 [email protected] Mr Matthew Barnard Rolls-Royce 155294 Abu Dhabi 02 6169000 [email protected] Mr Feras Tarabichi IWC - Schaffhausen 28940 Abu Dhabi 02 6227805 [email protected] Ms Kristina Williams Eco Rascals Abu Dhabi 0506554937 [email protected] Media Services, Marketing & Events Ms Nancy Power BSL Middle East 77808 Abu Dhabi 02 444 5378 [email protected] Mrs Kate Faber Abu Dhabi 024498077 [email protected] Ms Jane Barraclough All About Brands 77953 Abu Dhabi 056 3995155 [email protected] Mr Guy Taylor Dubai 044257967 [email protected] Mr Ron Moonesinghe Phoenix Media & Publications (Yalla Magazine) 769386 Abu Dhabi 056 2095325 [email protected] Taqarabu Public Relations 123495 Saadiyat Big Band 51133 Medical Sciences - Health, Beauty & Safety 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 Mr David Bishop International SOS 128430 Abu Dhabi 025019000 ext.47516 [email protected] Mr Joe Hazel (CR) Mediclinic Middle East 48481 Abu Dhabi Mr Jeffrey Kemprecos GlaxoSmithKlein Export Limited 50199 Dubai 02 635 3040 [email protected] Dr Bavaguthu Shetty NMC HEALTHCARE 6222 Abu Dhabi Mrs Morag Cromey-Hawke Operation Smile UAE 113554 Abu Dhabi 024944481 [email protected] Ms. Amy Gilbert Perfect Balance Rehabilitation Centre 112457 Abu Dhabi Dr. Katrin Jahn German Veterinary Clinic 34867 Abu Dhabi 044037100 [email protected] Mrs Susan Partridge Maudsley Health 41763 Abu Dhabi 02 6179299 [email protected] 02 6584790 [email protected] 02 4413316 [email protected] 02 5562024 [email protected] 026662655 [email protected] Property Mr James Hodgetts (CR) JLL 36788 Abu Dhabi 02 443 7772 [email protected] Mr Matthew Dadd (CR) Knight Frank 105374 Abu Dhabi 02 6363297 [email protected] Mr John Gellatly ADIC 61999 Abu Dhabi 026115961 [email protected] Mr Omer Razaq Map Surveys 34745 Abu Dhabi 0508163859 [email protected] Mr Richard Foulds Al Masaood 322 Abu Dhabi 022017692 [email protected] Mr Nick Witty Chestertons International LLC 128983 Dubai 043810200 [email protected] Trade & Technology Mr P.K. Ashraf (A) Abu Dhabi Industrial Supply 27679 Abu Dhabi 02 6340403 [email protected] Private Office 22 Abu Dhabi Dr Hamed Al Suwaidi Al Emarat United Limited 111722 Abu Dhabi 02 6353500 Green Sands 63830 Abu Dhabi Mr Abdulrahman Al Balushi Jashanmal National Company Abu Dhabi 02 6353500 [email protected] Broadlands Limited 135111 Abu Dhabi Mr Mark Doyle BCS - The Chartered Institute for I.T. 7947 Abu Dhabi 050 668 3723 [email protected] Dexapoint UK Mr Mohan Jashanmal Trutech Information Technologies 30090 Abu Dhabi [email protected] Mr John McGuire 0567529271 [email protected] Eng Adel Al Hashmi 0506218116 [email protected] Mr Nicholas Lubin (CR) 00 44 2031264991 [email protected] Mr Naushad Asharaf (A) 02 6663138 [email protected] Transportation, Travel & Tourism Mr James Hayward Boeing 45231 Abu Dhabi 02 694 4251 [email protected] Etihad Airways 35566 Abu Dhabi 025113693 [email protected] Mr Houssam Weiss Automotive Repair Systems 38097 Dubai 043807906 [email protected] Fast Rent A Car 6365 Abu Dhabi 02 6220088 [email protected] Mr Marco Alzapiedi Fast Rent A Car 6365 Abu Dhabi 04 3846002 [email protected] Sea Falcon Yacht Charters 44291 Abu Dhabi 02 6764088 [email protected] Mr Ahmed Abood Al Boasy Mr Karunesh Arya Ms Christine Bond Debare 44 CAPITAL LETTER Vol. 23 Issue 1 Spring 2020

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