Virna DiPalma

Dubai Mercantile Exchange Ltd. operates a commodities exchange. It focuses on developing and trading of crude oil futures contract for various energy market participants, such as energy producers, refiners, traders, and financial institutions. The company was founded in June 2007 and is headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Macquarie Bank Ltd. is the investment bank subsidiary of Macquarie B.H. Pty Ltd., itself a subsidiary of Macquarie Group Ltd. (SY: MQG, ADR: MQBKY) in Australia. Established in 1969, the firm is based in Sydney and provides specialist financial and investment banking services.

Dragon Oil Plc engages in oil and gas exploration, development, and production activities. The company is headquartered in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates.

Emirates National Oil Co. Ltd. engages in the provision of petroleum products and services. Its energy business comprises of exploration and production; supply trading and processing; terminals; fuel retail; and aviation and products. The firm also offers convenience store franchises, added value propositions, automotive, and fabrication services. The company was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates.

Morgan Stanley Asia (Singapore) Pte. (Morgan Stanley Asia-SG) is the securities brokerage subsidiary of Morgan Stanley (Singapore) Holdings Pte. Ltd., ultimately held by Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) in the US. Headquartered in Singapore, Morgan Stanley Asia-SG offers sales, securities trading and market-making services to Global institutions, hedge funds and industry innovators.

National Association of Corporate Directors provides online and print information services to directors of public companies. It offers in-boardroom education, evaluation, governance reviews, board composition and succession planning, board recruitment, ongoing advisory, insights, and analytics services. The company was founded in 1977 and is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

Radio Physics Solutions, Inc. develops antenna systems for aircraft imaging and security screening. The firm works on new scanners that will allow aircraft to fly safely in low visibility situations such as those caused by fog, snow, and sand storms a big problem for both commercial and military aircraft. The company was founded by Dancona Vito Levi and Dana Wheeler in December 2008 and is headquartered in Salem, NH.

Gulf Bridge International, Inc. provides submarine cable services. The company was founded by Ahmed Mekky in December 2008 and is headquartered in Doha, Qatar.

Dubai Natural Resources World provides investment services.

Matrix Commodities DMCC provides trading services. The private company is based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Part of MCubed Properties Investments, Inc., Manti Resources, Inc. provides oil and gas exploration and operations services. The company is based in Houston, TX. The company was founded in 1989 by Lee D. Barberito. Lee D. Barberito has been the CEO since 1989.

Dutco Natural Resources Investment Ltd. provides investment in oil and gas exploration and production, mining and metals exploration, renewable energy, service and technology companies serving the energy and mining sectors. The company is headquartered in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates.

The Matrix Partnership engages in the provision of strategic advisory services to financial institutions and asset managers. The company was founded by Gary Robert King in October 2004 and is headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Part of Dutco Group of Cos., Tarka Resources, Inc. acquires, exploits, and develops oil and natural gas assets. The company is based in Houston, TX.

Intrepid GTL Ltd. provides oil and gas exploration services. The private company is based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.