mena consulting group

 MENA CONSULTING GROUP We provide strategic advice and hands-on support to help
small and medium-size companies establish and grow their
presence in the Middle East and North African Region. Our
international team offers deep in-region knowledge and
multi-national business expertise. The MENA Consulting
Group is singularly focused on helping our clients develop and
capture business opportunities in the region.
Opportunity
“The Qatari government has committed over US$140
billion for investment, infrastructure and expansion in a
wide range of sectors, including energy, health,
education, transport, infrastructure and tourism.”
-- ITS International August 2013
In a rapidly developing region, Qatar is one of the world’s
wealthiest nations. Their ambitious plan will strengthen
human, environmental, social and economic development.
With upward of $140 billion dollars committed, they need
outside expertise to reach their goals. Their need is your
opportunity.
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2030 As part of Qatar’s National Vision, the nation is
determined to become the premier trade and transportation
hub serving Asia, Africa and Europe.
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2022 Qatar will host the FIFA World Cup, requiring $60
billion dollars in transport and infrastructure projects.
From the 2030 plan:
“Qatar is at a crossroads. The country’s abundant wealth
creates opportunities and formidable challenges.”
The MENA Consulting Group believes that challenges create
opportunity.
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2014 As Qatar begins to create the infrastructure and
cities of the future, talent and technical expertise are in high
demand. The MENA Consulting Group can make your
company part of Qatar’s solution.
OUR PASSION AND UNIQUE EXPERTISE
KEY TO YOUR SUCCESS
ARE THE
• We ensure our efforts will exceed your expectations.
• We ensure the solutions we provide are carefully aligned
with your business strategy and long-term goals.
• We ensure we will increase your opportunity for success,
enhance the ease of doing business in the region and provide
a win for both your company and the region.
WHO WE ARE
• A global team of strategists – we are committed to
helping you seize opportunities and capture business wins.
• Value creators – we deliver innovative solutions that
generate tangible results.
• A network of experts – we strengthen our deep regional
expertise through our partnership with Doha Business
Consulting. DBC is a leader in providing mission critical
business services in Qatar and beyond.
• A trusted advisor – clients welcome our expertise and
regional contacts to help them grow and thrive.
• Results-oriented – we measure our success by the impact
you achieve in the Middle East and North African Region.
• Socially Responsible – our values are rooted in integrity,
professionalism, diversity and transparency.
O UR S ERVICES
• STRATEGIC BUSINESS ADVICE •
All business is local. We help you understand the local
market before you commit your valuable resources. We
conduct local market research and provide detailed reports
targeted to meet your needs. Understanding the market is
crucial to maximizing your success.
The Qatari market is challenging – we help you navigate
government policies and understand the mechanics and
realities of various business sectors. We help you find and
pursue opportunities and capture wins.
Qatar offers various options to establish a business presence.
From helping establish a representative trade office to a
100% foreign owned exempt entity, we are uniquely suited
to help you understand available options and the legal and
practical requirements associated with each. Once you make
a decision, we can help you move forward.
• PARTNERING SERVICES •
Partnering for prosperity. We have long standing
relationships with well-established local firms and investors
seeking opportunities in a number of different sectors. We
work closely with our strategic partner Doha Business
Consulting to find excellent local partners to help you further
your business goals.
• TENDERS
AND
PROPOSALS •
Opportunity abounds. Most public projects are put out for
public tender and awarded to the best commercial and
technical bid. Although the process can be challenging and
different agencies have different requirements, our team has
deep expertise with the process and requirements of various
Qatari government agencies.
We can keep you up to date with current tenders and RFPs
and provide training and assistance to help you capture wins.
• DUE DILIGENCE SERVICES •
Knowledge builds trust. For clients currently in discussion
with potential partners, we conduct due diligence on your
potential partners to ensure their credentials match their
representations.
We can also help you with start-up operations and yearly
government filings such as permit renewals, local taxes and
other procedures required by Qatari government agencies.
THROUGH OUR PARTNER DOHA BUSINESS
CONSULTING WE OFFER:
• Expatriation Guidance and Assistance - We help you move
employees to Qatar efficiently and hassle-free. We can provide
detailed guides, in-country training and personal hand holding
services to navigate the Qatari immigration requirements.
• Real Estate Assistance - We offer commercial, residential and
industrial real estate services with an unrivaled understanding of
the local market. We offer guidance on availability, pricing and
legal requirements and opportunities for negotiation.
• Hosting Services – While your company is in the process of
establishing a presence in Qatar we offer hosting services at our
offices to help you and your employees set up operations.
WE SUPPORT THESE INDUSTRIES
• Energy and Natural Resources
• Infrastructure and Transport
• Education
• Construction
• Real Estate and Hotels
• Technology and Telecommunications
• Healthcare
• Marketing and Advertising
• Retailing and Consumer Goods
LEADERSHIP
Umar Farooq
International attorney Umar Farooq advises clients on
corporate and financial matters including joint ventures,
investment and acquisitions in the MENA region and
conventional and Islamic finance. He provided extensive legal
services to Aljazeera Network and previously was head of
Legal of Al Rayan Investment in Doha, Qatar. In the US, he
worked for a public interest NGO with a focus on
Congressional and federal agencies and for the international
law firm Dentons. Before launching his legal career, he
worked as a journalist with CNN and AP and as a public
relations specialist for Weber Shandwick Worldwide.
S. Qaisar Shareef
Former Marketing Director, Global Operations for P&G, Mr.
Shareef worked in the United States, Asia and Europe. For 12
years, he spearheaded P&G’s business enterprises in Asia,
the Middle East and Eastern Europe. During his tenure, yearly
sales rose to $750 million and his unit received the US State
Department’s Award for Corporate Excellence. He regularly
consults on marketing and business strategy.
Farooq Cheema
Mr. Cheema is an entrepreneur and investor with a
background in healthcare, education and business software.
A former managing director of a healthcare company, he is
currently CEO of Study Sparkz, an educational concern. With
an MBA and degree in electrical engineering, he holds four
US patents, develops business services software and is a
strategic investor in healthcare and educational companies.
Doha Business Consulting
MENA Consulting Group is the exclusive US partner of Doha
Business Consulting. DBC services include market intelligence
reports, market access and training, local partner matching,
representation services, joint ventures and partnerships, local
company formation and setup in Qatar, real estate assistance
and pre-incorporation hosting services.
OPPORTUNITY
IS
NOW
America has long led the world in enterprise, talent and
technology. That’s why rapidly developing nations look to us
for help and expertise. The opportunity to bring your
company’s services, products and talent to the Middle East
and North African Region is not just about an amazing
business opportunity. It is also a chance to demonstrate
America’s unique ability to solve problems and innovate
solutions. That builds friendships and business relationships
for the long term. That is what we can help you achieve.
MENA CONSULTING GROUP For additional information, please contact Umar Farooq at
Farooq & Co PLLC
1025 Connecticut Ave NW, Suite 1000 │ Washington DC 20036
Tel + 1 202.341.9510 │ Fax + 1 202.478.2181
Email [email protected] │ www.farooqco.com