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PROFILE OF GROUP OF COMPANIES

AL BRAIK INVESTMENTS LLC


Al Braik Investments LLC is an investment and management arm for the group of
companies owned by Shukri Al Braik.

Al

Braik Investment LLC was incorporated in 2006 to bring under one umbrella the various companies operating under the name of Shukri Al Braik. These companies have been operating for decades in the UAE, such as the agship operations of Al Laith and Peri. group had previously concentrated on Oil and Gas, Real Estate and Construction related business. It has now expanded to include Industrial and Franchising.

The

Some of the activities of Al Braik Investments

AL LAITH SCAFFOLDING

AL LAITH SCAFFOLDING
Al
Laith, founded in 1995 in the United Arab Emirates, provide professional contract scaffolding services to support the construction industry and reliable access solutions. Since its inception the company has enjoyed swift but controlled growth, adding complimentary products and services to support the needs of our customers. a wealth of resources and expertise in both the construction and event industries.

Today Al Laith comprises 6 distinct divisions which form a strong group combining Along with scaffolding services, Al Laith provides: Full Event & Site Services Staging & Seating Large Scale Temporary Buildings Crowd Control Barriers & Event Flooring Ablution Units & Temporary Site Ofces In addition Al Laith have a eet of over 300 powered access platforms, material
lifts & hoists, aluminium scaffold systems, the largest mast climbing work platform eet in the region and an exhaustive range of plant & tool for hire.

PERI Gmbh

PERI Gmbh
PERI was founded in 1969 by Artur Schwrer. PERI has been competent to building rms for more than 40 years across the
whole range of formwork and scaffolding technology.

The family-managed company with head ofce in Weissenhorn, Germany is one of PERI
(L.L.C.) was formed in 1997 to improve and expand the services of the existing representative ofce, which was established in Dubai, UAE in 1994. projects in the Gulf.

the top 50 companies in Bavaria and over the last few years has achieved aboveaverage growth in new staff and turnover.

Since the beginning Peri have been involved with some of the most prestigious In 2006 Peri established a branch ofce in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.

AL BRAIK FRUITS LLC

AL BRAIK FRUITS LLC


Edible Arrangements has a fresh fruit bouquet to make any day special - from
birthdays, anniversaries and congratulations to business events and client gifts. displays.

The bouquets are made fresh with premium fruit arranged in a variety of stunning Customers can visit one of over on thousand stores worldwide, order online or
via phone. Each bouquet can be complemented with chocolate dipped fruit including dipped strawberries, dipped pineapple daisies, dipped banana slices, dipped dates, dipped Granny Smith apple wedges and more! Make every day special with Edible Arrangements. The rst location in Dubai opened in December of 2007 in Healthcare City with locations in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman and Bahrain

Edible Arrangements is currently expanding throughout the Middle East and UAE.

SOUTHERN SUN HOTELS MIDDLE EAST

Al Braik has partnered in the Middle East with Tsogo Sun Hotels of South Africa. Tsogo Sun have over 42 years of experience and is the leading hotel group in
Africa, providing world class accommodation across all market segments.

SOUTHERN SUN HOTELS MIDDLE EAST

Tsogo

Sun has innovative spirit, dynamic management and unequalled levels of service to both the local and international travellers.

Tsogo Sun has a portfolio of over 90 hotels. Until late last year, SSME had operated successfully the Al Manzil and Qamardeen
Hotels in downtown Dubai.

SSME will operate Southern Sun Abu Dhabi which open in 2013.

AL BRAIK HRECK ENGINEERING SERVICES

AL BRAIK HRECK ENGINEERING SERVICES


Established in UAE in 2006, Hreck Engineers in India has been in operation since 1979. The Company is into Mechanical Fabrication & Erection Contracts for Industries and have
executed several challenging jobs with Quality of the highest order.

Al

Braik Hreck has undertaken a major engineering Project for the fabrication and erection of piping works of Naphta Hydrotreater reformer project at ENOC Renery at Jebel Ali.

Core technical competence in the areas of:

Industrial piping Equipment fabrication & Structural steel fabrication Erection at elevated heights Allied activities such as insulation, instrumentation Civil Projects Electrical Projects HVAC & Instrumentation Has its own plant and machinery for fabrication & erection Impressive list of clientele, both national & international

JOHN SISK & SON LTD

JOHN SISK & SON LTD


John Sisk & Son is an international construction company with a turnover of more SISK Group has over 150 years of experience and remains a family run business in
its fth generation. than !1bn. Headquartered in Ireland, and have operations in the UK, Poland and the United Arab Emirates.

John Sisk & Son was established in UAE in 2009 and have undertaken a hospital
construction in Al Ain.

Current Projects include construction of a military hospital.

ZARARA OIL & GAS

ZARARA OIL & GAS


Zarara was the rst to explore gas deposits in Mozambique. Zarara is currently involved: In seismic studies in Kenya for gas exploration. Studies for construction of Oil Terminal in Eastern Coast of Africa. Studies for the setting up of Oil eld Service Centre in Eat Africa. Zarara is also involved in trading of petroleum products in various countries of Eastern and Southern Africa.

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CLIFF OF MACONDE REAL ESTATE MAURITIUS

CLIFF OF MACONDE REAL ESTATE MAURITIUS


Partners with land-owners in Mauritius. The Project combines a hotel and high-end luxury villas in a breath-taking cliff
location in Mauritius. brand.

Both the hotel and the villas will be managed and operated by the famous Oberoi Approved IRS (Integrated Resort Scheme). IRS regime requires an approved development of properties, but built to
international standards, with world class amenities and facilities.

REAL ESTATE PORTFOLIO

REAL ESTATE PORTFOLIO


Al Braik is involved in over ten major real estate developments in
key freehold areas in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Culture Village, TECOM, International City.

These include projects in reputed areas, such as Raha Beach, Marina, Al Braik has undertaken a state of the art all steel project in Musafah, Abu Dhabi. Al Braik has several Labour accommodation properties.

SILICON METAL SMELTER

SILICON METAL SMELTER


The silicon metal smelter will be setup in Abu Dhabis newest Construction The
industrial zone KIZAD, which will supply high grade silicon to aluminium smelters in the region. The plant is estimated to cost around US$ 200 Million. is expected to commence in 2013 and the project will be operational by 2015. The smelter will be built on a plot measuring 276,000 square meters. plant will produce high grade silicon which is commonly used in the aluminium industry as an alloying agent which considerably improves the strength of wrought aluminium alloys. metal is an integral part of the aluminium production process and will become more prevalent when casting industries grow in Gulf region. currently imported are substantial hence the need for a local producer.

Silicon

Silicon metal is presently imported from a number of global producers. The tons The
proximity of Khalifa Port, alongside the intricate rail and road transport network, will enable Al Braik Investments to maximise its market presence.

SHUKRI SALEH YAHYA Chairman - AL Braik Investments Llc


Shukri is the Chairman of a host of Companies ranging from Industrial, Oil and Gas, real estate, franchising, Construction, management of hotels etc and with extensive investments in the Middle East and Africa. Shukri, started his career as a Petroleum Engineer with Abu Dhabi Company for Onshore Oil Operations (ADCO) in June 1980. He left ADCO in 1985 after co-founding the Bin Ham Oil Group, an independent oil exploration, drilling and well services Company of which he was an executive Director, shareholder, member of Board. Bin Ham went on to become the leading independent oil service companies in the Arabian Gulf region. He later moved to establish the Zarara Group, whose main operations were in Up-stream energy in the Middle East and Africa. Zarara has strong portfolio in acquisitions of Petroleum Concessions in developing and emerging countries. Shukri successes is manifested in the Temane Gas Project in Central Mozambique during which time he assembled the best of International partners (ARCO and SASOL) who proceeded to commercialize the rst ever gas production in the sub-Sahara Africa, from Mozambique to South Africa In his home turf, Shukri has a number of successful Companies, such as the Al Laith which is the leading scaffolding, access systems and events management in the Region. He is associated with leading brands such as John Sisk & Sons (Construction), Peri Gmbh (formwork), Southern Sun Hotels, Edible Arrangement (Franchising) and has partnered with leading European Companies in developing real estate in the UAE. His real estate portfolio includes the recently completed Atlantic at Dubai Marina, Culture Village, TECOM, International City and Raha Beach Projects in Abu Dhabi and several industrial projects and labour accommodations. Coming out at the heels of Global Financial Crisis and characterised by his vision and foresight, Shukri initiated the Silicon Metal Project in Abu Dhabi (SIMA). SIMA is today reaching its nal stages that could only have been achieved through his extensive network of colleagues and friends in KIZAD and various sectors of Public and Private Institutions. A man following strong work ethics, creating brilliance with simplicity, Shukri makes impact on everyone he meets and has unquestionable charisma and communication skills. A well traveled individual, making him appreciate diverse cultures better. He works on integrating them with business tie-ups to achieve successive results.

SAID MBARAK AL DIGEIL Chief Executive Ofcer


Said is a fellow of the Association of Certied Chartered Accountant (ACCA - UK). His early education was in Mombasa, Kenya before moving to the reputable Strathmore College in Nairobi to do his Accountancy studies. He completed ACCA in London School of Accountancy. He started his career as a Banker and later joining multi-nationals in Bamburi Cement (subsidiary of then Blue Circle Group of UK) and Sterling Health, USA in senior positions. He worked in various Countries of Africa, Europe and the Middle East in senior positions and achieving global work experience. At Sterling Health, Said started as Finance Director in their Sudan manufacturing operation before being promoted to Regional Commercial Director responsible for Finance, IT, Logistics and Exports markets of East and Central Africa that included Mauritius. Following the takeover of Sterling Health by Smithkline Beecham, Said decided to go independent and moved to Dubai in 1995. He has been involved in various activities, ranging from Consulting for Investors in Tanzania and Sudan to being a partner in a Company in UAE that traded locally and with East African Countries. He joined Al Braik Investments in 1997 and has since been involved in all the projects undertaken by the Group. He was in the forefront of structuring the consolidation of the various companies and the formation of corporate structure, that until then been treated as stand-alone companies. Said has strong tie-ups with most African and Middle East Countries, himself being a Kenyan of Yemeni origin. Under his watch, Said oversaw the execution of multi-million dollar projects, ranging from Real Estate, Upstream energy, construction, and was the backbone for establishment of the Edible Arrangement franchise in UAE, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait and Oman. Saids nancial expertise contributed towards the successful structuring funding for a host of investment projects. Al Braik Investments is currently working in key projects in UAE, Mauritius, Mozambique and East Africa. Said is deeply absorbed in these projects. Over the last 3 years, Said was deeply engaged in the Silicon Metal project in Abu Dhabi (SIMA). He was a key player in the negotiations with KIZAD to meet the conditions in establishing a presence in the KIZAD Zone and worked closely with Electricity providers in Abu Dhabi. He was a member of the team that participated in all meetings with Technology Providers, consultants and all other providers of services to deliver the Feasibility Study that included technical, environmental, nancial and marketing. He visited a number of furnaces to gain the experience and earned valuable knowledge on the workings of the Silicon Metal Plant. Said, is well known for his unique way of working and creative thinking. Organizing, strategizing and executing business ventures undertaken by the Al Braik Investments group. He is able to identify opportunities within many regions in the world and in particular Eastern and Southern Africa.

PO Box 111469, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Tel: +971 4 3250942 Fax: +971 4 3438469 Email: info@albraik.ae www.albraik.com

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