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GCC Solutions

GCC provides company formation services and acts as a single point of contact to provide a turnkey solution for our clients’ needs in each market we serve. We operate across the GCC with our principle offices in the UAE (Dubai and Abu Dhabi), Saudi Arabia and Kuwait. Through our network and partnerships with established merchant family offices we can offer reciprocal services in Qatar, Bahrain and Oman respectively.

In addition to our core service of company formation in the UAE, we can offer strategic consulting services for market entry,trade/product distribution and the foundational supportservices required to ensure a seamless entry to market so thatyou can focus on what matters most - your business.

Welcome to GCC Solutions.

United Arab Emirates


GCC Solutions

Company Formation & Corporate Nominee Sponsorship

GCC provides our clients with turnkey company formation services and

manages the process from initial engagement with the government

ministries until completion and establishment of our clients’ commercial

enterprises.

We act as our clients’ nominee sponsor to establish the company while

ensuring our clients’ interests are protected and secure.

Corporate Nominee Sponsorship

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GCC provides a premium nominee sponsorship service to ensure beneficialownership is retained by our clients.

While GCC Solutions (as nominee sponsor) will retain 51% of the company andthe client (a foreign company or individual) 49%, we ensure that the clients'beneficial ownership rights are protected.

GCC does not participate in or interact with our clients' assets, share capital inthe company or daily operations.


GCC Solutions

Corporate Sponsorship Structure

51% of the company's shares are held by GCC in its capacity as

a “nominee shareholder” without beneficial ownership by GCC

or its company directors to ensure our clients' interests are

protected.

As a nominee capital shareholder, GCC is not commercially

active in the daily operations of the company and will not be

party to any clients' commercial or operational activities. GCC

does not participate in or interface with the clients' capital

interests / share capital in the company.

Our agreements are structured to ensure that our clients' shares

are protected and that they maintain 100% operational control

over the company and its assets.


GCC Solutions

Local Service Agent

A foreign company can establish a federally registered branch,

a federally registered representative office or a locally registered

branch office. Federal registrations fall within the jurisdiction of

the UAE Commercial Companies Law whereas local registrations

fall within the jurisdiction of the relevant Local Order applicable in

each Emirate.

GCC can act as your local service agent acting as a

100% Emirati owned company for a branch of a company with

an existing legal presence in a jurisdiction outside of the UAE or

for an existing company in the UAE i.e. from a Free Zone.

The Branch LLC is 100% foreign owned and GCC acts solely as

the Local Service Agent to satisfy the requirements of the

UAE Commercial Companies Law.


GCC Solutions

Commercial Agent

Foreign companies may engage in a commercial agency arrangement which is defined as any arrangement whereby a foreign company is represented by a UAE agent to distribute, sell, offer, or provide goods or services within the UAE for a commission or profit.

The agent must either be a person holding UAE nationality or a company that is 100% owned by UAE nationals. The agent must be registered with the Ministry of Economy. Unless otherwise agreed in writing between a foreign company and its commercial agent, an agent is entitled to receive a commission on the sale of products in his or her designated Emirate, irrespective of whether such sales are made by or through the agent.

GCC Solutions can act as your commercial agent in the UAE that will allow you to:

• Sell products directly to buyers / customers in the UAE• Distribute products in the UAE• Market services in the UAE

In addition, GCC can work with our clients to oversee sales / promotion activities if the company elects to place a sales representative on the ground in the UAE. The sales representative works from GCC’s offices with the full support of our administrative staff and oversight from our Directors.

GCC is a registered commercial agent with the Ministry of Economy and can act as your agent to provide product sales, distribution and market services in the UAE.

GCC provides Commercial Agency Services for a fixed annual fee, no commission and a transparent fee structure.


GCC Solutions

Engineering Consultancy and Architectural Practice - Dubai

As per the regulations of the Dubai Municipality (under Local Order No. (89) of 1994 & Administrative decision amended by Local Order No. 106 of 1997 and Local Order No. 4 of 1999 issued on Regulating the Practice of Engineering Consultancy Profession in the Emirate of Dubai) it is required that Engineering or Architectural Consultancies appoint a local partner with the following attributes:

• To be a UAE National • To be holder of a BSc. Degree in Engineering from a recognized university in one of the recognized engineering fields • To have experience in the specialization field not less than three years

There are three types of Engineering Consultancies based upon experience:

1. First Category - Ten years for nationals of the Country or fifteen years for others.2. Second Category - Five years for nationals of the Country or ten years for others.3. Third Category - Three years for nationals of the Country or five years for others.

Furthermore, there are three classifications of Engineering Consultancies:

• Associate Engineering Firm• Expert Engineer Firm• Foreign Engineering Branch Office

The above requirements apply to the following engineering, architectural and consultancy activities:

• Architecture Consultancy• Civil Engineering Consultancy• Electrical and Electronic Engineering Consultancy• Mechanical Engineering Consultancy• Mine, Mining and Geological Engineering Consultancy• Chemical and Petrol Engineering Consultancy


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Engineering Consultancy and Architectural Practice – Abu Dhabi

The Emirate of Abu Dhabi has provided a framework for which to classify Engineering & Architectural Consultancies based upon the Administrative Resolution No. (58) for the year 2010 Concerning instructions of Consulting Engineering Offices Classification. The Abu Dhabi Municipality and the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development require the appointment of a local partner with the following attributes:

1. To be a UAE National 2. To be holder of a Degree in Engineering from a recognized university in one of the recognized engineering fields 3. To have experience in the specialization field not less than three years

There are three types of Engineering Consultancies based upon experience, capital value and project volume completed:

Special CategoryCapital Value - 4,000,000Previously executed projects must not be less than AED 480,000,000

First CategoryCapital Value – 3,000,000Previously executed projects must not be less than AED 120,000,000

Second CategoryCapital Value – 2,000,000Previously executed projects (Not applicable)

Foreign Company Branch

Special CategoryCapital Value - 3,000,000Previously executed projects must not be less than AED 480,000,000

First CategoryCapital Value – 1,500,000Previously executed projects must not be less than AED 120,000,000 Second CategoryCapital Value – Not ApplicablePreviously executed projects (Not applicable)

The incumbent UAE Managing Partners of GCC Solutions hold Masters Degrees in Civil Engineering from the United Kingdom, are Chartered Engineers and fulfill the requirements to act as a Local Service Agent for aForeign Company Branch or as a Corporate Nominee Sponsor for an Engineering Firm in the Emirates of Dubai, Abu Dhabi as well as the UAE.


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Supreme Petroleum Council Licensing

The Supreme Petroleum Council was established under law No. (1) of

the year 1988. The law clearly stipulates that the Council is the superior

authority responsible for the petroleum industry in the emirate of

Abu Dhabi. The Council formulates and oversees the implementation

of Abu Dhabi's petroleum policy and follows up its implementation

across all areas of the petroleum industry to ensure that the set

goals are accomplished.

GCC can support our clients in attaining the necessary licenses

required to operate their businesses both onshore and offshore as

stipulated by the SPC.

Moreover, GCC can facilitate introductions to existing oil & gas

companies within the UAE market that may facilitate Joint Ventures

for specific projects or for tendering purposes therein.


GCC Solutions

Freezone Company Formation

GCC advises clients on market entry into the UAE and which Free Zone is best

suited to their individual business needs. We assess our clients’ needs

and provide bespoke solutions tailored to their specific industry sector. Our

solutions provide cost effective solutions that allow our clients to upscale as

their business grows organically.

We can advise on which Free Zone best suits your business plan at every stage

from initial business development, market evaluation, company formation

with upscaling mechanisms as required therein.

Our company formation services include turnkey company formation

services including:

• Interface with all Free Zone authorities

• Company formation at all stages until issuance of Trade License

• Attainment of all third party approvals required from government ministries

• Processing of all visas with the Free Zone and the Ministry of Immigration

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Company Services Provided

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GCC provides a full spectrum of professional support services to manage the formation process, interface with government ministries/key stakeholders, attain required trade license approvals and support ongoing requirements after a commercial presence has been established for daily operations.

Our professional PRO services streamline the procedures and requirements of government authorities and ministries. Our experienced team of PROs assist our clients with all document processing / clearance with the Department of Economic Development, Ministry of Labour, Ministry of Immigration, Ministry of Economy, the local municipality as well as other authorities as required for our clients’ business and professional needs.

PRO Services

We cover a broad spectrum of industries and sectors including but not limited to food & beverage, industrial, professional services, agriculture, technology, consulting, property development and engineering/construction. We understand that our clients know their core markets and offer a fantastic service / product. Our focus is to help them realise their ambitions and unlock their potential in the UAE/GCC marketplace.

We can provide translation services from English (or an alternative source language) into Arabic, notarisation in each applicable Emirate / jurisdiction and certification services for documents that are required for submission to each applicable government stakeholder.

Commercial Agent

Professional Document Services(Court Documents, Legal Translation & Attestations)

Company Formation

Every new company entering the UAE marketplace requires a specific trade or professional license that needs to be attained from the appropriate government stakeholder that will allow the organisation to conduct business within the UAE as well as the broader GCC. We provide services that streamline the process, allow an expedient processing of required documents and oversee the application/interface with the ministries until completion has been achieved.

Visa Services

We provide premium expedited visa services for our clients that are seeking permanent residency in the UAE. GCC can facilitate the following visas for our clients: Employment Visa, Investor Visa, Partner Visa, Family Visa, extensions to Visit Visas and/or Ladies Work Permits. We handle all of the administrative requirements and interface with local government ministries to ensure that the process is expedient, efficient and seamless for our clients.

Bank Accounts

We have strong relationships within the local banking sector and can provide our clients with an overview of the financial institutions in the UAE as well as their products offered. We can facilitate the opening of bank accounts to streamline the process for our clients' commercial banking needs.

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Government Liaison ServicesGCC works with a broad spectrum of government stakeholders to ensureseamless company formation services for our clients. We work closely with the government ministries to ensure an expedient time frame for approvals, trade license issuance as well as adopting a holistic approach to attain all required approvals from all government stakeholders therein.


Business Development

GCC supports our clients with market entry services so that prior to

forming a commercial presence we can arrange meetings

with leading stakeholders across a broad spectrum of industries

within the UAE. We facilitate introductory meetings for market entry

purposes within our personal and professional network whereby

there is tangible synergy between both parties therein.

Post company formation we provide ongoing business development

support for our clients within their industry / sector to facilitate

traction within the marketplace, introduce the company to established

companies in the market and advise on tendering for work

with both private / government stakeholders therein.

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SAGIA Company Formation

In 2000, the Saudi government announced a new Foreign Investment Law, introducing regulatory incentives that provided for the establishment of the Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority (SAGIA), to assist foreign investors in the application and approval process for operating in the Kingdom. The establishment of SAGIA provides for accelerated investment application, business registration and company formation for foreign companies with a guaranteed decision for foreign investment applications within thirty (30) days of submission to SAGIA.

The benefits of a SAGIA company are:

• 100% foreign ownership of companies.• No restrictions on repatriation of capital.• Sponsorship of employees by foreign companies / investors

GCC provides our clients with turnkey SAGIA company formation services including:

• Preparation and submission of all documents to all relevant government ministries and authorities. • Submission of all documents to the SAGIA, the Chambers of Commerce, Ministry of Labour, Ministry of Interior, GOSI (General Organisation of Social Insurance), Zakat and relevant Municipalities.• Turnkey management of the visa and immigration process for the Partners / Investors and or General Manager of the company as well as for Employees of the company to comply with the requirements of the Ministry of Labour, Ministry of Interior and Passport Department. • Preparation and structuring of the legal documentation required for our clients or working congruently with the client’s appointed legal counsel to implement the chosen legal structure with the engagement of our company formation services

Upon receipt of the company documentation required to proceed with the submission and processing it will take approximately 9-12 months to receive the trade license providing that all documentation has been completed correctly prior to submission to each government authority.

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia

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National Service Agent

Business activities such as General Trading and General

Contracting are not permitted to be 100% foreign owned and

require a minimum shareholding by a Saudi National or 100% Saudi

owned company.

GCC provides our clients with turnkey company formation services

and manages the process from initial engagement with the

government ministries until completion and establishment of

our clients’ commercial enterprises.

Saudi Arabia

GCC Solutions

Commercial Agent

The Commercial Agencies Law as enacted by Royal Decree No. M/5

dated 11/06/1389H (corresponding to 25/08/1969) and its Implementing

Regulations (the Agency Law) establishes a comprehensive framework

that governs the relationship between the KSA Agent and foreign principal.

GCC Solutions is a 100% Saudi owned company that provides services as

a Commercial Service Agent. We act as a commercial agency for our

clients which allows them to operate and transact goods and services

in the Kingdom without the need to set up an entity of their own.

Our Commercial Agency agreements provide for a structure that ensures

that the operational, financial and executive powers remain with our clients.

GCC’s approach provides for a structure that allows our clients to actively

recruit / hire personnel, manage the company on a day to day basis and

conduct operations without any interference or participation from GCC.

Saudi Arabia

GCC Solutions

Saudi Business Visa

GCC can provide you or your company with an invitation letter that

will allow you to obtain a Saudi Business Visa.

This Saudi visa will allow you to make short terms visits for business

meetings, discussions and training events. You are able to obtain either

a 3-month single entry Saudi visa or a 6-month multiple entry Saudi visa.

You are entitled to up to a maximum of a 30-day stay during each visit.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will decide whether a single or multiple

entry visa will be issued therein.

Saudi Arabia

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GCC provides a premium nominee sponsorship service to ensure beneficialownership is retained by our clients.

While GCC Solutions (as nominee sponsor) will retain 51% of the company andthe client (a foreign company or individual) 49%, we ensure that the clients'beneficial ownership rights are protected.

GCC does not participate in or interact with our clients' assets, share capital inthe company or daily operations.

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Commercial Agent

Law No. 36 of 1964 on the Regulation of Commercial Agencies, and

the Kuwaiti Commercial Code, Articles 260-296 regulates commercial

agencies. Non-Kuwaitis may not act as commercial agents in Kuwait

(Article 1 of Law No. 36 of 1964), and those who violate the rule are

subject to three months imprisonment and/or a fine

(Article 10 of Law No. 36 of 1964).

There are three types of Commercial Agency under Kuwaiti law:

• Contracts Agency

• Distributorship

• Commercial Agency

GCC Solutions is a 100% Kuwaiti owned company that provides services

as a Commercial Service Agent. We act as a commercial agency for

our clients which allows them to operate and transact goods and services

in Kuwait without the need to set up an entity of their own.

Kuwait

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Qatar

Qatar

An LLC should have a minimum of two and a maximum of 50 participants. Each participant is only liable to the extent of his or her share of the firm’s capital. The minimum required capital for an LLC must be QAR 200,000. The capital is divided into equal shares of QAR 10 or more each. The signed Memorandum and Articles of Association must be submitted, in Arabic, to the Ministry of Economy and Commerce. Foreign investors are permitted a 49% stake in the business, on condition that there are one or more Qatari partners.

A Qatar LLC is liable to pay a corporate income tax of 10 % on profits sourced in Qatar and requires a minimum of two shareholders / a director. If yearly profits exceed 100,000 QR the declaration should be accompanied by audited financial statements prepared by an auditor registered in Qatar.

On February 1st, 2010, Law Number 1 of 2010 was issued amending some key provisions of Law No. 13 of 2000 regulating the investment of non-Qatari capital in key economic sectors. Law 1 of 2010 allows foreign investors to have up to 100 percent ownership in businesses such as consultancy services, information technology (IT), services related to sports, culture and entertainment as well as distribution services. Qatar offers the business sector all the advantages of a highly-developed economy, the infrastructure and services match the highest international standards, facilitating efficiency, quality and service.


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Branch Office

A foreign company may set up a branch office if the project

‘facilitates the performance of a public service or utility’ and the

company is performing a specific contract for a government client.

There is no need for a Qatari partner in this instance, but the

branch office will be fully taxable in Qatar and is limited to only

perform the specific contract for which it is registered for therein.

Key Features of a Branch Office in Qatar:

• Used when a foreign company performs a specific government contract in Qatar

• If the project is “government qualified”, it will be authorised by the Ministry of Economy and Commerce.

• A Qatari partner is not required

• It is only registered to perform the specific government contract cannot undertake activity for the private sector.

Qatar

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Commercial Agency

In this form, the company is not required to have a presence /

legal entity registered in Qatar, but appoints an agent to market

its goods and services in the country.

Under a registered agency, commission is payable on all sales of

the products within the territory even if the sales are not due to

the activities of the agent. Exclusive agencies must be registered.

There are two types of Commercial Agents: one is with a limited

period where a fixed term is applied in the contract and the other

is with unlimited period which cannot be terminated without the

reconciliation of both parties.

Qatar

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Qatar Financial Centre Company

There are several different types of companies that can be formed

in the QFC under the QFCRA.

• Limited Liability Companies - Any one or more persons may apply for the incorporation of an LLC for the purpose of carrying on a Business of a kind permitted by the QFC Law to be conducted in the QFC by signing and filing with the Registration Authority and otherwise complying with the requirements of these Regulations in respect of registration. The nature of the Business to be conducted by the LLC and it shall be sufficient to state that the purpose of the LLC is to engage in any lawful act or activity for which LLCs may be incorporated under the QFC Law and Regulations.

• Special Purpose Companies - Special purpose companies may only be incorporated in the QFC for the purpose of a ‘Transaction’. The definition of a ‘Transaction’ in the new Regulations effectively removes the previous restriction on the type of transaction for which a Special Purpose Company may be set up. A ‘Transaction’ is now defined as “a transaction or series of transactions in connection with which the Special Purpose Company has been established”. This broad definition is a departure from the previous version of the Regulations, which had limited the type of transactions to Islamic or conventional structured finance transactions, including securitisations or other capital markets transactions.

• Holding Company - A Holding Company is a company incorporated under the Companies Regulations and is registered by the Companies Registration Office (CRO) as a Holding Company. The subsidiaries of a Holding Company and other companies that may be established by the Holding Company within the Holding Company Group may be, but are not required to be incorporated in the QFC.

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Oman

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GCC provides a premium nominee sponsorship service to ensure beneficial

ownership is retained by our clients.

While GCC Solutions (as nominee sponsor) will retain 30% of the company

and the client (a foreign company or individual) 70%, we ensure that the

clients' beneficial ownership rights are protected.

GCC does not participate in or interact with our clients' assets, share capital

in the company or daily operations.


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Company Formation

Oman

Limited Liability Company (LLC)

Limited Liability Companies in Oman require an Omani shareholder with

a minimum 30% shareholding holding with foreign nationals/companies

being able to hold a maximum of 70% of the outstanding shares therein.

The minimum required share capital to register an LLC with foreign

shareholders is OMR 150,000 (USD 390,000). A LLC is required to have a

minimum of two shareholders.

GCC National/Omani Limited Liability Company

GCC nationals can own 100% of the shares of a LLC in Oman and can

establish an LLC without a Omani shareholder for the majority of business

activities that are not on the negative list. The minimum share capital

required for LLCs with 100% Omani/GCC ownership is

OMR 20,000 (USD 52,000).

US-Oman Free Trade Agreement (FTA)

An Omani shareholder is not required for US companies/individuals who

seek to establish a LLC in Oman, provided that all the shareholders are

US companies/individuals. The minimum share capital for LLCs qualifying

under the US Free Trade Agreement (FTA) is OMR 20,000 (USD 52,000).

GCC Solutions

Branch Office

Oman

A foreign company that has entered into an agreement with a government

entity or a quasi-government entity is authorised to register and function in

Oman as a foreign branch. Foreign companies will be entitled to benefit

100 percent of foreign proprietorship. The branch of the parent company

is the branch office. Therefore, this type of corporate entity does not require

a share capital nor does it require a local shareholder. The foreign company

will remain accountable for all of the debts and other liabilities of the

branch office.

The branch duration is limited to the term of the project which will be

adequate for its implementation in Oman. Accordingly, the branch is not

authorised to execute any additional type of work in the private economy

sector. The branch’s activities must be similar to the undertakings of its parent

establishment. It is not acceptable to perform any other type of business

unless authorised by the parent corporation and registered under the

Ministry of Commerce and Industry.

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Limited Liability Company

Bahrain

Bahrain

A With Limited Liability (W.L.L.) company consists of two or more shareholders who share the burden of the company’s debts to the extent of their share capital. However, the number of shareholders in a limited liability company cannot exceed 50, and transfer of shares is also restricted.

Key features of a WLL company:

• Local operations are allowed

• Banking and insurance activities are not allowed

• Local office presence is required

• The minimum share capital required is US$53,000 (BHD20,000)

• The minimum number of directors required is two

• An external auditor is required

• Local sponsorship is not required

• 100% foreign ownership is allowed (depending on activities)

• Audited financial statement required to be submitted annually

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Branch Office

A branch of a foreign company which is incorporated and registered

outside Bahrain may be registered as an operational office,

representative office or a regional office.

A Bahraini in the same industry must act as a sponsor, unless the

branch or office is being set up in Bahrain as a regional goods or

services distribution centre.

Key features:

• The parent company shall bear all liability of its branch in Bahrain.

• Business operations are allowed only for an operational office

• Representative and regional offices are only permitted to undertake marketing and promotion

• Banking, insurance and investment arrangement activities are allowed (operational office only)

• Local office presence is required

• No minimum share capital is required

• A branch manager is required

• A local sponsor is required for an operational office, apart from branches licensed by Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) and the Committee for Organising Engineering Professional Practice (COEPP)

Bahrain

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Dubai Government Endorsement

GCC Solutions has been formally endorsed by Dubai Economy / the Department

of Economic Development / Dubai FDI and have signed a MOU with the CEO

of Dubai FDI Mr. Fahad Al Gergawi.

We are a corporate member of Dubai SME and work in close cooperation

with the Dubai Government’s SME initiatives under the patronage of

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President

and Ruler of Dubai.

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Memberships & Business Associations

GCC is a member of many leading business associations within the GCC

countries, international business chambers as well as an affiliate of

professional organizations. Business associations and chambers of

commerce are pillars within international commerce.

Our organization works congruently with many GCC based business

associations as well as many of the leading international chambers

of commerce worldwide.

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The Principals and Managing Partners have worked in Japan, Qatar,

the UAE, Singapore, the UK, Switzerland, the United States,

Saudi Arabia, Russia, Brazil, Kuwait, Canada, Germany, Italy, Spain,

France and China.

Their relationships span across a breadth of sectors in the global

marketplace that provide our clients with seamless service across

industry and the GCC region. Please find below a selection of

our existing clientele.

GCC Solutions

Leon Smith (Managing Director)

Ali Mohammed Amin Fikree (Managing Partner - UAE)

Omar Mohammed Amin Fikree (Managing Partner - UAE)

Leon’s experience spans over 12 years including project management, politics, the Olympic Games, high profile construction projects, commercial structuring, strategic planning, international market development and law. He has spent over five years living and working in the Middle East in Qatar and the UAE as well as developing the GCC market for several key project acquisitions. Leon has worked for Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi, a leading PR firm in the WPP Group and a global engineering/construction services/consultancy based in Switzerland prior to founding GCC Solutions.

Leon holds a B.A. from the University of San Francisco, a Master’s degree from the EPFL in Lausanne and a degree of law (LLM) from the University of Edinburgh.

Ali worked for over four years on several high profile civil engineering projects for TFL (Transport for London). For the past five years he has worked within the Real Estate/Development arm of a UAE government owned Investment Company. During this most recent tenure he has been involved in the successful planning and delivery of numerous projects on a global scale. Ali has extensive experience within the UAE Food & Beverage sector in terms of distribution, government approvals and property development requirements as a current Managing Partner in a UAE restaurant enterprise.

Ali holds a Master’s degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Bristol.

Omar has extensive experience in Engineering having worked for WSP, a leading consultancy in the UK for over five years. Moreover, he has worked for a leading government stakeholder in the UAE specializing initially in technology business development & strategy where he engaged with multiple stakeholders across several business sectors.Omar’s current role focuses on global acquisition / investment as well as asset management in natural resources and mining projects.

Omar holds a Master’s degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Bristol.

Our Managing Partners and Board of Directors bring a combined 30 years of global experience to the

company across law, investment banking, corporate finance, management consulting, project

management, technology, construction and property development and are committed to ensuring the

delivery of our clients’ goals and key objectives.

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Saeed Alajou(Managing Partner - Saudi Arabia)

Saeed’s professional experience has been primarily focused on market development in Saudi Arabia and the UAE. Over the past 6 years, he has worked in large family owned conglomerates based in KSA with a focus on the media and technology sector but across a broad spectrum of industries including but not limited to Construction, Retail and Consumer Goods. His experience working with a variety of different projects across a broad spectrum of industries in Saudi Arabia within the private and government sectors throughout his professional career has provided for a strong and intimate knowledge of the country’s complex regulatory systems.

Saeed is a Saudi national and holds a degree of law (LLB) from the United Kingdom.

Based in Kuwait, Ahmed Wahedi is a Director of a leading investment company and sits on the Board of Directors of several companies in the business sectors of real estate and logistics in Kuwait. In his current Directorial position, Ahmed has executed over 10 large scale real estate deals in Kuwait valued in excess of $200 million USD and has recently launched a $60 million USD real estate fund with over 90 investors both private and institutional. Ahmed’s previous work focused on international strategic acquisitions and JVs for a major Logistics company including deals executed in Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Singapore, Saudi Arabia, and the USA.

Ahmed is a graduate of the Wharton School of Business.Ahmed Wahedi(Managing Partner - Kuwait)

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Dubai Abu Dhabi

www.gccsolutions.com

GCC SolutionsAl Odaid Office Tower10th FloorAirport RoadP.O. Box 128161Abu Dhabi, UAETel: +971 2 414 6782 Fax: +971 2 414 [email protected]

GCC SolutionsRegal TowerOffice 2802Business BayP.O. Box 191284Dubai, UAETel: +971 4 557 9404Fax: +971 4 450 [email protected]


Riyadh

GCC SolutionsGrenada Business ParkA4 Tower, 12th Floor P.O. Box 241841Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaTel: +966 115 118 112Fax: +966 115 118 [email protected]

Saudi Arabia

Please contact one of our offices for more information aboutour professional services so that we can learn more about your market entry and provide you with a bespoke proposaltailored for your business needs.

Kuwait CityGCC SolutionsSulaiman Al Luhaib BuildingAl Qibla Block 11 Building 9Suite 106P.O. Box 107Safat [email protected]

KuwaitDoha MuscatGCC SolutionsAl Owaina Tower7th Floor Museum Park Street, Old SalataP.O. Box 12861Doha, QatarTel: +974 4042 8905Fax: +974 4042 [email protected]

Qatar

GCC SolutionsDarvesh BuildingMezzanine FloorGhala RoadP.O. Box 1145Muscat, OmanTel: +968 2 423 0916Fax: +968 2 423 [email protected]

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