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IDEA ON PAPER Smart Village Cairo, conceived by smart minds, followed by extensive studies and research that took

place from 1999 to 2001 turned this idea to a real life successful project, the first phase was inaugurated by President Mubarak in September 2003. Benefiting from Egypts unique geo-strategic location, located in the northeast corner of the African continent, Egypt shares its boundary with the Mediterranean Sea in the North and the Red Sea in the East, acting as a point of intersection between Africa, Europe and Asia. Egypt is a major Economic player in the Middle East and Africa. The Egyptian Government together with the Private Sector initiated an ambitious modernization plan where its capital of human competencies is set as a first priority. Smart Villages Company is one of the major successful Egyptian Private Public Partnership (PPP) projects, in Egypt. Since its founding in 2001, the Smart Villages Company had a major plan to position Smart Village Cairo among the worlds most competent Business Parks A PRIME PARK IN A PRIME LOCATION Smart Village Cairo is located in Cairos west suburb and stands as Egypts prime Communication and Information Technology (CIT) Cluster and Business Park. Spread over 3 million square meters, the business park is hosting Multinational and Local Companies sharing the ground with Governmental Authorities and Organizations, Financial Authorities and Institutions, Educational Institutions and Research & Development Centers that share the sophisticated state of the art infrastructure, up to date facility management and a full range of business and recreation services Today 50 operational buildings with total office space of 377 thousand square meters are available. 28 buildings are under construction with total office space of 192 thousand square meters. January 2010, more than 28,000 employees conduct their business every day from Smart Village Cairo.

BEST PRACTICES ARCHITECTUER Exceeding the worlds best practice guidelines, Smart Village Cairo has dedicated 90% of its total site to green areas, waterfalls and artificial lakes, creating a breath taking landscape serving as a unique background to the modern office buildings covering the remaining 10% of the location with its smart designs and wide glass facades that gives a deeper dimension to the location. ADVANCED BUSINESS PLATFORM A fiber optic network is connecting all the sites buildings to Telecom Egypt, the Egyptian incumbent operator, and to all data carriers for international and local connectivity that timely respond to the most demanding needs of the operational communication and information technology companies in Smart Village. Data Centers are part of this platform; Smart Village Egypt is well equipped with the infrastructure required for a smooth and profit generating operation. Integrated mix of buildings and facilities is developed and provided to cater for the community requirements of the village tenants and workforce and offers complementary value added services for the community. Companies will only have to plug and play and benefit from the services available including:

Conference Center: Well equipped with the latest audio and video applications to host up to 450 participants in addition to a prestigious exhibition and outdoor premises to accommodate more than fifteen hundred guests. Hotel and Hotel Apartment: Currently under construction, a 5 stars Business Hotel is the forthcoming crowning of the Smart Village Cairo uniqueness. Sports and Recreational Center: Smart Villages club includes Tennis and Squash Courts, Swimming pools, SPA, Sauna, Jacuzzi, massage parlor, a fully equipped Gymnasium, a 400 meters Athletics track, an Official size Football field, and, multipurpose playgrounds totally dedicated to the fitness of Smart Village community members and their families, in addition to different restaurants that serve different cuisines. Smart Nursery and Smart School: Are contributing to increase the incentive packages dedicated to Smart Village community. Smart Villages Company: Has moreover predicted the onsite availability of the finest selection of banking services and ATM machines, postal and Parcel delivery providers and Competent Travel Agency, Outdoor sign fabrication, experienced photocopy center, design, Graphic and painting agency, plants maintenance and flower delivery and arrangement. Around the clock First Aid Assistance clinic and ambulance, fully equipped to face all casualties that may occur on the site.

SMART SERVICES The Smart Villages Company offers a wide range of supporting services for the convenience of the villages community. These services are built, owned and operated (BOO) by specialized service providers carefully selected by means of high standard evaluation, such services support Smart Villages community inside and outside their office space. When you start your day heading to Smart Village Cairo, our services is there to make it a pleasant and successful day whether it is inside or outside your office. Smart-Office: A flexible short term rental scheme of small office spaces that gives you the privilege of exploring the regions business environment and market opportunities in Egypts prime Business Park, Smart Village Cairo. Smart Office users will enjoy their presence in the park with all its extra flavors, giving them the edge of perusing their business needs and to benefit from the strong presence of Multinational and local enterprises within the park and with all the facilities and amenities available. Property Management: Central property management services are available for all building inside Smart Village. These service providers will supply top notch cleaning and maintenance services, using the latest equipments in this domain. Smart Villages Company is committed to deliver cost effective Facilities Management, providing the client with an ever improving level of services. Transportation: A range of transportation choices are offered to meet diverse requirements inside the park as well as linking the park to downtown through regular schedule of buses from and to Smart Village. To maximize the greenery on the surface, all buildings are equipped with underground parking spaces for the employees limiting the surface parking to visitors. Security Services: Professional top notch security services will guarantee safety for the village residents and will include a high technical surveillance system. Engineering and Consultancy services: The services of a leading engineering consultancy firm for the selection and tendering of qualified contractors for tenants who choose to build their own office buildings, ensuring conformity to the general concepts and spirit of the Parks architectural style. Catering: A full service cafeteria can be set up in your premises, delivery of snacks is available upon request, as well as event catering this includes buffets, open air barbeques as well as seated dinners this is in addition to Pantry Services and setting up a kitchenette to serve Smart Villages offices providing waiters as well as all the equipment needed. Meeting Rooms: A variety of meeting rooms are made available for rent by Smart Villages Company for its tenants ready to accommodate from 5 persons up to 450 persons. Theatre style, meeting or classroom setups are available and all rooms can be equipped with flip charts, screens and video projectors. Stationary, sound system and video conferencing are also available upon request.
Smart Villages Company is dedicated to keep on introducing new products and services that enhances our clients productivity and convenience.

Alcatel-Lucent Ericsson Etisalat HP Huawei Mobinil Nokia Siemens Networks Satyam Telecom Egypt Vodafone Wipro Xceed Amwal Al Arabia Beltone Financial Holding CI Capital Holding Citadel Capital Corplease Delta Rasmala Securities HC Securities Hermes Holding SAE - EFG Naeem Holding Prime Group Dar Al-handasah Engineering Consultants Group-ECG. Ministry of Communications & Information Technology Egyptian Financial Services Authority IT Industry Development Agency ITIDA The Egyptian Exchange EGX National Telecommunication Regulatory Authority-NTRA Software Engineering Competence Center SECC Egypt Post Technology Development Fund TDF

Alcatel Lucent University Information Technology Institute - ITI Microsoft Innovation Center National Telecommunication Institute - NTI Nile University Orange Labs

For the full list of clients in Smart Village Cairo, kindly check: www.smart-villages.com

OUR FUTURE Innovative ventures has been under development counting Smart Village Cairos Financial District, first consolidated premise for Egypts most eminent Financial Institutions, Smart Village Damietta Business and Logistics Park, comprising world class infrastructure and services for Local and International companies. Smart Villages Company Consultancy Services are now available to franchise the Smart Villages model in different Countries upon request. Its proven expertise in developing successful master plans, building designs, conceptualization different parks based on country strengths, investigating local incentives, its know-how on how to form PPP companies, marketing plans and road shows as well as its acquired trust by different local and regional real estate funds makes Smart Villages Company the ideal partner for any new venture and Smart Village the preferred brand umbrella. Smart Village is working on being an international brand guaranteeing the success of any project developing under its name.

CONTACT US: Address: B19 Smart Village Cairo Km 28 Cairo Alexandria Desert Road. 6th October 12577, Egypt. Telephone: + (202) 35 35 2000 Fax: + (202) 35 35 2001 E-mail: info@smart-villages.com Website: www.smart-villages.com

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