Tony Whitby

Sayacorp Aqar W.L.L. is an investment holding company based in Manama, Bahrain, operating in accordance with Islamic Shari’a principles. Sayacorp has two wholly-owned subsidiaries, Sayacorp Capital Ltd, a financial services firm in the International Finance Centre (DIFC), and Sayacorp Aqar W.L.L., a real estate investment and Bahraini development company in the Kingdom of Bahrain. The firm's investment thesis is focused on opportunities in defensive sectors with strong growth prospects, both regionally and globally. Sayacorp invests in direct private equity opportunities with a thesis centered around consumption and key secular demographic trends in the region and abroad. The company also manages a proprietary portfolio of regional and Shari’a compliant fixed income products. Sayacorp Aqar W.L.L. caters to real estate market needs and is focused on selecting in-demand real estate investments able to generate attractive returns to shareholders. The company was founded in 2006, and the CEO is Mohamed Shukri Ghanem.

Das Holding operates as an investment holding company. The firms invests in the following business sectors such as real estate development, real estate management, engineering and construction, interior design, mass media, district cooling, recruitment, facility management, transport and industrial supplies. The company was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates.

Etisalat is a leading international telecom company operating in 18 countries around the world. Egypt is one of the countries where operation was launched in May 2007 as the first 3.5G operator. Etisalat's entry to the Egyptian market ushered in a new era for the telecom industry. Etisalat Misr introduced for the first time to the market a host of 3.5G services, such as video calling, mobile TV, mobile broadband internet and data services. In a bolder step, 3.75G was introduced and assumed absolute market leadership in providing the fastest broadband internet in the market through USB modems and 3G mobile handsets. Etisalat's entry brought to the market an array of competitive and innovative rate plans that attracted one million subscribers in the first 50 days of operation. Thanks to the entry of Etisalat to the market, mobile users in Egypt now have wider options, higher service quality, more innovative services and better value for money. Today, Etisalat Misr's 2G and 3G robust and high quality network covers and serves 96% of the population in Egypt. Moreover, Etisalat Misr is the first and the only operator in Egypt that has an exclusive international gateway and its customers enjoy competitive international rates to all destinations around the globe. In order to complete Etisalat Misr's product portfolio, two well-established ISPs (Internet Service Providers) were acquired and provide broadband services to customers while at home and while on the move. Likewise, Etisalat Misr is an active corporate citizen, the official sponsor of Egyptian football and the Egyptian national team taking every opportunity to engage in many social activities to serve the various groups of the Egyptian society. Corporate Social Responsibility represents an on-going commitment for Etisalat Misr. The company which is a participating member of the United Nations Global Compact has revolutionized the concepts of CSR, introducing trends like 'Cause based CSR' and leading several initiatives in the fields of environment, special needs, humanitarian aid and sustainable development.

Maalem Holding Co. BSC provides investment services. The company was founded in July 2008 and is headquartered in Manama, Bahrain.

Arabian Pipeline & Services Co. Ltd. provides industrial services to support oil & gas, refining, petrochemical, offshore, rotating equipment, downstream and other process industries. The company was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in Jubail, Saudi Arabia.

Sharjah Holding is an investment holding private company based in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.

First Energy Bank BSC operates as an Islamic investment bank company. It offers private equity, mergers and acquisitions, Islamic financing, capital market, asset management, and treasury. The company was founded in June 2008 and is headquartered in Manama, Bahrain.

Information Systems Associates ISA provides software development solutions for the aviation industry. It offers departure control, customer management, and weight and balance monitoring. The company was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Sharjah, the United Arab Emirates.

British Airways Plc operates as a full service airline company. It offers international, domestic, charter air, and air cargo business services. The company was founded March 31, 1974 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Gulf Air operates airline and aviation services. It provides flight and hotel booking, car rental, travel insurance, and air transport services. The company was founded in 1950 and is headquartered in Manama, Bahrain.

Part of Air Arabia PJSC, COZMO Travel LLC is a travel agency based in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. The Emirati company offers MICE accommodations and specializes in organizing meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions. The company applies their experience and ingenuity to help businesses host successful events that achieve their desired outcomes. In addition to flight tickets, hotels, and holiday deals, COZMO Travel also offers visa services for local and Qatar, car rental packages, and meet and greet services.