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CProDesign Arabia (C.G. Arabia WLL) is an independently owned publishing and design company founded in the Kingdom of Bahrain in 2001 by Nicholas and Rebecca Cooksey. Arabian Magazines (C.G. Arabia WLL) currently publishes three monthly magazine titles and provides online support services. The company also offers bespoke design services which includes production of client in-house magazines, newsletters, brochures, and advertising design.

Prior to establishing in Bahrain, Nicholas and Rebecca Cooksey were based in London producing in-flight publications, for British Airways and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, targeting affluent Middle Eastern travellers visiting London. Distributed at 22 international airports in the Middle East and Asia, advertisers included many of the world’s top brands.

To be the choice for developing corporate images that capturethe essence of the organization in any media platform.

To provide result-oriented advertising, public relations, and marketing material designed to meet our clients’ objectives by providing strong marketing concepts and excelling at customer service. We desire to measure success of our clients through awareness, increased sales, or other criteria mutually agreed upon between the agency and the clients.

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ProDesign Arabia has 11 years of significant experience in publishing fashion, business and consumer magazines and also provides design services to its clientele.

Strategy

ExperienceABILITY TO DIRECT PRProDesign Arabia is fully capable of producing and disseminating press releases. We are currently sending monthly e-newsletters of our clients to more than 5,000 VIP / CEO emails in our database. We also have strong network of contacts in media like radio, television, newspapers and other local magazines, other publications and distribution contacts.

ProDesign Arabia maintains close relationships with other PR agencies in the GCC.

IN-HOUSE DISTRIBUTIONWe have an in-house distribution team who are experienced in distributing a total of 31,000 copies of monthly magazines in all areas of Bahrain.

ARABIC TRANSLATION SERVICESWe provide fast and accurate Translations - completed on time. Our team is trained for specific needs such as technical documents, websites, transcripts, legal documents, general correspondence, and most other types of documents.

ProDesign Arabia’s translation services is not only limited to producing Areej, our in-house Arabic publication; but also extends to clients requiring translation services for legal documents, press releases, marketing collaterals and design works.

DESIGN ProDesign Arabia also focuses on design work for brochures, newsletters, company magazines, websites, Annual Reports, advertisement artwork, creating Press Releases and other publication requirements.

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We believe that good design is good business. Through sustained and active partnership we provide our clients not only with the ability to compete and succeed but to set an example locally and internationally.

Design Process

Our design process involves:LISTENAt ProDesign Arabia we listen to our clients. Our aim is not to sell a service, but to build an understanding of your needs and provide a bespoke solution that satisfies those needs.

CLARIFYOnce we have built an understanding of your needs we will propose a course of action based on providing a truly outstanding solution.

SOLVEWe create designs that will fulfil all your needs. Through a process of consultation, we will create a solution that both you, our client, and we are proud of.

DESIGNAt this point we will go ahead with the final implementation after fully understanding what the final solution will be.

Most of our design work is through client referrals therefore client satisfaction acts as a testimony for the quality of our work.

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Producing a publication is understandably one of the most complex activities a company can undertake. At ProDesign Arabia, we are experienced in working with key stakeholders, businesses, commercial publishers, B2B publishers, and trade bodies to produce perfectly printed publications that are clear, fresh and speak your audience’s language. We have mastery with words, along with a keen understanding of pictures and design which is reflected in our portfolio of work. We can design the look, create the style guide, write the copy, think up creative headlines and captions, sub-edit it all tightly and then send it to the printers.

Copy Writing - English and Arabic

Graphics Design

Project Management

Design editing and Proof reading

Printing and Publishing

Distribution

Contract Publishing

To be the choice for developing corporate images that capturethe essence of the organization in any media platform.

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As in any organisation, management of information is important. ProDesign Arabia monitors all work in progress through flexible reports, deadline overviews and rigid proofing and editing systems.

INTERNAL EDITORIAL SYSTEM Research features/stories Verify facts, dates, and statistics, using standard reference sources. Review and approve proofs submitted by composing room prior to publication production Develop story or content ideas, considering reader or audience appeal. Oversee publication production, including artwork, layout, computer typesetting,

and printing, ensuring adherence to deadlines and budget requirements. Confer with management and editorial staff members and client regarding

progress of work Supervise and coordinate work of writers and editors Make manuscript acceptance or revision recommendations to the publisher

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We provide fast and accurate Arabic andEnglish translations - completed on time andcompetitively priced.

Arabic Translation

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ProDesign Arabia, with an of over 12 years, has a team of designers, editorial staff (English and Arabic) all under one roof. Our language of choice is plain English, but we can speak fluent geek when we need to. We may be au fait with the more technical stuff but this doesn’t mean we can’t communicate with real people in the real world. In fact our strength lies in going out and meeting people, talking, and most importantly, listening and responding to our clients’ needs. ProDesign Arabia’s services include concept development, copywriting, design, art and photo direction, illustration and digital preparation. The more challenging our services, the more able our team is to cross the barriers of conventional advertising and easily penetrate the consumer’s mind.

ProDesign Arabia (C.G. Arabia WLL) has been designing and coding websites for small and medium sized businesses for many years now. We can design and create sleek, modern websites that help businesses make an impact, increase sales and grow.

GRAPHIC DESIGN Advertising Artwork, flyers, banners Newsletters, Brochures, Annual Reports Corporate Gifts Logo Design and Branding  Printing Material Brochures, Flyers, Posters & Folders Menus and Greeting Cards Annual Reports Calendars, Wobblers, etc.

WEB DESIGN Hosting - Website and Email Web Design and Development Maintenance and Updates

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SProDesign Arabia can help promote your business to raise and maintain your profile. With over 12 years experience in the Media industry, and a strong team that collectively has over 50 years experience, we have extensive media contacts globally. We can craft press releases that will get in the paper ... not the journalist’s bin. Our team can make words work for you with clear, concise copy that speaks the language your audience understands... and most importantly, responds to.

Media & Public Relations

WE CREATE YOUR IDENTITYYOUR IDENTITY CREATES YOUR BUSINESS

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Your brand is the “personality” of your company. It is a combinationof attributes, communicated through a name, or a symbol, that influences athought - process in the mind of your potential customers and creates value.We spend time while researching, defining and building your brand. We ensurethat your brand resides within the hearts and minds of your customers, clients and prospects.

 Logo Designing Business Cards Envelopes Letter Heads HTML E-mail, Powerpoint and Website Templates Presentation Folders and Corporate Diaries Corporate gifts

Branding

 Pens Mugs - Thermal/Ceramic Flash Drives Key Chains Calenders - Desktop, Table Planner, Wall Diaries - Weekly, Daily T-Shirts, Caps, Jackets

Corporate Gifts

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YImages convey meaning at a glance... ProDesign Arabia provides a wide variety of corporate photography services. Whether you need an advertising photography or pictures for brochures, menus and web sites, we ensure that you get what you really want.

Industrial photo-shoot Interiors Corporate photo-shoots Events Fashion Portfolios Stock Photography Product and Food photo-shoots Personal Portfolios

Professional Photography

CProDesign Arabia has doubled its stakes at the international work front and our work for clients has been talked about. We have a wide spectrum of clientele from various sectors including governmental institutions, universities, trading establishments, service sector companies and various other commercial establishments.

This has made it simpler to approach clients for new business opportunities with integrated programs to deliver across all relevant access points. Further, to underline our commitment, we have adopted a new strategy which both emphasizes our heritage and communicates our ambition to deliver the best service to our clients. ProDesign is proud to count many major clients from different sectors ranging from government to private sector. We have proved ourselves to our clients with the best services and they have in turn bestowed their trust in ProDesign.

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PMAJOR PROJECTS The main design projects that ProDesign Arabia has been commissioned are as follows:

BAHRAIN POLYTECHNIC (on going since 2014) Design and development of University’s official website catering for 2,000+ daily site visitors.

TELECOM REGULATORY AUTHORITY (TRA) (on going since 2014) Design and production of annual report (print version) and website design and development with animated infographics, quarterly online newsletter including email distribution.

BAHRAIN AIRPORT SERVICES (BAS) Newsletter (on going since 2012) Design and production of quarterly newsletter. Work involved: Editorial write-up, design layout, interview, photo shoot

NASS NEWSLETTER (on going since 2011) Design and production of quarterly newsletter. Work involved: Editorial write-up, design layout, interview, printing

YATEEM CENTRE NEWSLETTER (on going since 2010) Yateem Centre, quarterly newsletter Work involved: Editorial write-up, design layout, interview, product shoot, printing and distribution of 5,000 copies

THE NATIONAL INITIATIVE FOR AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT Company profile and marketing material Work involved: Company profile, marketing materials, printing

AL A’ALI SHOPPING MALL MAGAZINE  Design of a quality high gloss magazine promoting the mall’s client’s products and services

DAILY TRIBUNE NEWSPAPER Initial Design and Editorial Management contract for the launching of the newspaper from Bahrain Tribune to Daily Tribune. Conducted research survey by phone to identify whether Bahrain readers prefers a broadsheet newspaper than the handy tabloid size paper. Manage all aspects of editorial, design and liaising with outsource companies. Providing all local news content including social, business and photo coverage of local society and business events.

Major Projects

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Viva

Zain

Tamkeen

Ministry of Culture

E-Government

Euromotors

AMA University

Economic Development Board

Citibank

HSBC

Standard Chartered Bank

TRA

Bank Muscat Int’l

Bahrain National Holding

Audi

Gucci

Moschino

BMW

Guess

Nautica

Boggi

Hermes

Omega

Burberry

Jaguar

Ounass

Bvlgari

Jean Paul Gaultier

Porsche

Cartier

Jimmy Choo

Volvo

Ralph Lauren

Chanel

Juicy Couture

Range Rover

Charles & Keith

Kenneth Cole

Saks Fifth Avenue

Chloe

Lexus

Sergio Rossi

Chopard

Louis Vuitton

Tods

Christian Dior

Marks & Spencer

Tommy Hilfiger

Coach

Maserati

Van Cleef and Arpel

Dolce &Gabbana

Massimo Dutti

Versace

Dune

Mercedes Benz

Vertu

Emilio Pucci

Mont Blanc

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Publisher & CEO Nicholas CookseyAs a publisher of Bahrain-based Arabian Magazines Group, Mr Nicholas Cooksey is a well-established media entrepreneur in the region. He also acts as

an Editor-in-Chief of Gulf Insider, a business and current affairs monthly, which is among other titles owned and published by the group that include Bahrain Confidential, Areej, Shout, Car Bahrain, and The Best Hotels of Arabia. Before establishing Arabian Magazines in 2001, he had gained 20 years’ experience as book publisher while in London.

Creative/Art Director

Redia CastilloRedia holds 13 years of combined experience in Management, Sales, Administration, SOP development, and ISO Standards for Quality Management documentation. During the past 7 years, she has gained expertise in Microsoft Server 2008 and SharePoint environment, networking, database design, and

website design, and is presently studying photography. She has various standard and e-commerce website designs in her creative portfolio, including the in-house websites of ProDesign Arabia (C.G. Arabia WLL) Bahrain Confidential and Gulf Insider plus she is currently working on the design of high profile client’s websites.

AdministrationManager

Nikesh PolaNikesh is a corporate management professional with extensive experience across a wide range of companies. He is highly adept at the implementation and

supervision of accounting systems and procedures to ensure best practice in financial, human resource, and administrative management of the organisation, in order to maximize efficiency and growth.

Business Development Manager Sueallen MenezesSuallen is an accomplished Project Manager, who can develop and monitor trends that indicate the need for new products and services. She is highly experienced in introducing, launching, and managing a product through successful marketing initiatives, and meeting customer

retention, revenue and usage targets. As project manager, she coordinates and communicates the day-to-day tactical implementation tasks, acting within the constraints of the project goals, development schedule, and quality objectives laid out in the planning stages.

Our Team

Senior Graphic Designer

Dhanarajan SelverajRaj has an impressive 17 years’ experience in advertising and design for magazines, marketing materials, branding, as well as

indoor and outdoor advertising. For the last 7 years, he has also honed his skills in magazine publications and contract publishing.

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Our TeamWeb Developer/Photographer

Harold TejadaHarold started as a Computer Analyst and expanded his IT career by handling and overseeing operations of large scale computer Networks, Hardware and Software support

with troubleshooting, Special Projects, and Website Development for more than 12 years.He is currently managing and maintaining the company’s IT infrastructure with OS X & Windows networks, in-house websites in addition to the standard and e-commerce domains of our clients. Moreover, he is also attending various photo sessions required for the magazines and other promotional materials.

English Editorial

Agnieszka PiechoskaAgnieszka is currently handling the editorial for Gulf Insider magazine. With hands-on experience in journalism and mass communication,

including news and feature reporting, developing content for corporate publishing, and creative writing, she has a way with words that allows efficient communication with different audiences through written and verbal means, such as print and presentations.

English Editorial

Melissa NazarethMelissa is currently handling the editorial of Bahrain Confidential magazine. She has experience in mass communication through written and verbal means, including print and presentations.

Arabic Editorial/ Bilingual Translator [English, Arabic] Shams Al ChalabiShams is independently handling all the Arabic and English translations as we’ll as Arabic feature writing and copywriting. Shams comes from communication and media

background and has worked as a tertiary lecturer in the communication field.

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Arabic Editorial Huda Abbas Ahmed MahdiHuda is independently handling the Editorial of

Areej (Arabic magazine) and has been with CG Arabia for 7 years. She has prior teaching experience in private schools.

Our Team

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Group Business Editor

Special Project Editor

Web Project Manager

Creative Art Director

Web Application and Graphic Designers

Site Editor Arabic / English

Creative Team Leader

Design Team

Editorial Team

Design Project Manager

Admin / HR Manager

Editor in ChiefBusiness Development

Manager

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Design Division