Company Profile

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Print Solutions
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About Primedia International
Primedia International - formerly Falcon Directory Publications – was founded in
1979 on the principle of bringing buyers and sellers together, providing current
and relevant content as the connecting point. Thus, a regional pioneer was born.
The company began publishing the Bahrain and Oman Telephone Directories in
the same year as its inception, and the Bahrain directory is published to this day.
Headquartered in Bahrain, Primedia International has a number of subsidiaries
and affiliates in Qatar, UAE, Oman, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait.
Outside of the GCC, Primedia International has agents in such diverse locations
as Australia, India, Malaysia, Singapore, South Africa, Taiwan and Thailand.
The Services
Primedia International is a leading media solutions provider, offering a dedicated
portfolio of opportunities to maximise visibility and multiply contacts and leads
throughout the GCC: local, regional, global and industry focused platforms.
With an extensive directories offering – Bahrain Business Yellow Pages, Qatar
Yellow Pages, The Gulf Directory, Arab Banking & Finance, Qatar Energy,
Emirates Health & Medical amongst others – supported by the largest
distribution network throughout the GCC, advertisers benefit from Primedia
International’s publishing expertise, with customised visibility solutions such as
classified listings, prime advertisement positions and various sponsorships
options.
Primedia International has also developed a strong digital offering to support
businesses in their web-based activities with tailor-made solutions to increase
traffic and visibility: website and app development, data management and an
extended portfolio of advertisement opportunities on leading portals like
www.yellowpages.bh, www.yellowpages.qa, www.gulfind.com, www.igbforum.com,
www.businessyellowpages.bh or www.ArabBankingFinance.com
With over 35 years expertise in data collection, Primedia International introduced
in 2007 a powerful e-mail broadcast service, Gulf eBiz, for its clients to
broadcast targeted e-mail campaigns throughout the region.
Performance and return on investment are assured by the multimedia channels
supporting each platform: print, online, mobile and CD. Advertisers are visible
365 days a year, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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Products & Services
PRINT MEDIA
Our extensive portfolio of print publications offers many opportunities for
every type of business to increase their visibility in each country of the
GCC as well as regionally. Seventeen directories and other publications
are now published by Primedia International and they are supported by
one of the most efficient distribution network, allowing for advertising
opportunities that ensure maximum reach and visibility.
The Gulf Directory
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The most-widely referred to business-to-business guide
connecting thousands of buyers and sellers across the GCC
region and beyond. With over 30 annual issues to its credit, and
a loyal readership, The Gulf Directory is the most trusted and
comprehensive source for industrial and commercial information
in the region.
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Published in English the directory has proven to be an invaluable
tool for businesses and is available in print, CD-Rom and online
versions.
Arab Banking & Finance
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Arab Banking & Finance is the only guide of its kind indexing all
business information from the Arab banking industry: banks,
financial institutions, investment, insurance companies and
support services.
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In addition to the structured listings, extra features such as
Ratings of Top Arab Banks, Capital Intelligence Ratings, Country
Overviews, contact information of central banks worldwide, and a
Who’s Who Section makes the Arab Banking & Finance directory
the one and only essential tool for the banking industry in the
GCC.
In association with
In association with
Bahrain Telephone Directory & Yellow Pages
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The Bahrain Telephone Directory & Yellow Pages is a comprehensive
and user-friendly information tool including both White and
Yellow Pages. Published in collaboration with Batelco in both
English and Arabic for over 30 years, it includes contact details
of individual telephone subscribers in addition to complete and
updated classified listings of all businesses operating in Bahrain.
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The Bahrain Telephone Directory & Yellow Pages is distributed
free of charge throughout the Kingdom of Bahrain.
Bahrain Fax, E-mail and Website Directory
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The Bahrain Fax, E-mail and Website directory puts forth a
database of e-mail, fax, and website information of direct
contacts from business establishments based in Bahrain.
Published in collaboration with Batelco, this directory includes
both English and Arabic versions.
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Products & Services
PRINT MEDIA
Bahrain Business Yellow Pages
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Bahrain Business Yellow Pages is an annual publication
dedicated to the business-to-business market of the Kingdom.
This exclusive reference tool helps advertisers find partners,
suppliers and new clients in Bahrain.
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The classified listings section focuses on business-to-business
activities, augmented with valuable information for all companies
in Bahrain: training opportunities including the latest Tamkeen
programmes, as well as investment, coaching, recruitment and
other organisational support material. A most valuable Who’s
Who in business in Bahrain is also included in the directory.
Banks in Bahrain
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Banks in Bahrain is the essential guide to the banking industry in
Bahrain. Containing in-depth corporate information of banks,
insurance, investment, financial institutions and support services
based in Bahrain, Banks in Bahrain is considered an invaluable
resource for connections and visibility in the sector.
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The book is highly referred to by senior managers and features a
unique listings system. It also includes information on the
Kingdom’s leading hotels, airlines, ministries and diplomatic
missions.
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Banks in Bahrain is published in association with Arab Banking &
Finance directory and www.ArabBankingFinance.com.
Oman Chamber of Commerce & Industry Directories
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The Oman Trade and Industrial directories published in
conjunction with the Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry
are annual guides published in both Arabic and English.
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Distributed across the Sultanate of Oman, these reference
directories offer complete and exhaustive contact details of all
businesses operating in the Sultanate.
Oman Health and Medical
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The Oman Health & Medical directory is a niche publication
catering to Oman’s healthcare sector.
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It brings together organisations and businesses operating in the
country’s healthcare industry thereby enhancing individual and
industry growth.
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Products & Services
PRINT MEDIA
Qatar Business Search
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The Qatar Business Search directory is the ideal reference guide
dedicated to the Qatar business community.
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It helps improve communications between companies and to
facilitate business-to-business interactions locally and regionally.
In association with
In association with
Qatar Telephone Directory & Yellow Pages
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The Qatar Telephone Directory & Yellow Pages published in
collaboration with Ooredoo offers both White and Yellow Pages.
While the White Pages section contains residential and business
listings the Yellow Pages section presents business listings
segmented by classifications.
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The directory also has useful information about government
offices, telephone services provided by Ooredoo, and
international dialing codes. The Qatar Telephone Directory &
Yellow Pages is distributed free of charge throughout the State of
Qatar.
Qatar Commercial & Industrial Directory
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Published in conjunction with the Qatar Chamber of Commerce
and Industry, this annual guide is published in both Arabic and
English.
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Distributed across Qatar and linked with the Chamber’s website
(www.qcci.org), this reference directory offers complete and
exhaustive contact details of all businesses operating in Qatar.
Qatar Banking & Finance
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Qatar Banking & Finance is Qatar’s comprehensive guide with
listings of banks, financial institutions, investment, insurance and
support companies and is a credible source of information for the
industry.
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Qatar Banking & Finance is published in association with Arab
Banking & Finance directory and www.ArabBankingFinance.com.
Qatar Energy
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Qatar Energy is an annual directory that caters to a niche market
and the supply chain related to non-renewable and renewable
energy in the country.
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The directory is a referencing resource for information on
products, services and companies related to the energy industry
in Qatar.
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Products & Services
PRINT MEDIA
Ajman Chamber of Commerce & Industry
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Valuable source of information for local and foreign businesses
involved in Ajman Commercial & Industrial sector
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Provides users with easy access to accurate information on the
industrial and manufacturing sector in Ajman.
Banking, Financial Services & Insurance
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Banking, Financial Services & Insurance is an annual publication
that covers the UAE’s entire financial sector. It provides extensive
contact details of companies within the banking and finance sector.
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The directory is an ideal reference tool for bankers, accounting &
auditing firms, recruitment consultants, government departments,
investment companies, law firms & legal consultants, brokerage
firms, financial institutions, support services, embassies and
consulates.
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Banking, Financial Services & Insurance is published in
association with Arab Banking & Finance directory and
www.ArabBankingFinance.com.
Emirates Health & Medical
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Emirates Health & Medical is the essential guide to UAE’s
healthcare industry published annually.
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The directory concentrates exclusively on UAE’s healthcare and
medical industry, bringing together service providers and
suppliers. It includes in-depth information on medical/health
organisations and industry suppliers, expert viewpoints, industry
events, medical associations and societies.
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Products & Services
DIGITAL MEDIA
Primedia International reinforces its print offer by offering strong and
powerful online platforms to increase visibility, performance and
productivity for its clients.
www.gulfind.com
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The online version of The Gulf Directory, www.gulfind.com,
creates easy access to business information across the GCC
and beyond. The website provides user-friendly search
functionalities to source updated and reliable information.
www.ArabBankingFinance.com
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The online version of Arab Banking & Finance,
www.ArabBankingFinance.com offers simplified search options
for users to access information on the banking and finance
sectors throughout the Middle East.
www.yellowpages.bh
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The online version of Bahrain Yellow Pages, www.yellowpages.bh
provides user-friendly search functionalities enabling consumers
to find reliable information immediately.
www.yellowpages.qa
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The Qatar Telephone Directory and Yellow Pages is available
online at www.yellowpages.qa. Users can easily search for
companies through this convenient medium. Designed to help
users find what they need fast, www.yellowpages.qa is yet
another advantage of the Qatar Yellow Pages.
www.igbforum.com
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The India and GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) Business Forum,
www.igbforum.com, is an apolitical website with a mission to
facilitate quality business discussions among professionals from
India to GCC. The IGBForum encourages meaningful discussions
and business interactions among its members in order to promote
their contribution to the society and economy.
To support and maximise the reach of its publications, Primedia
International also offers dedicated mobile platforms:
www.yellowpages.bh
www.yellowpages.qa
www.gulfind.com
www.ArabBankingFinance.com
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Products & Services
DATA SOLUTIONS
Primedia International has over 35 years of data management experience
through different levels of support, from IT dedicated assistance all the
way to call centers set-up and management. Also, Primedia International
maintains a GCC contact database with over 400,000 contacts for one of
the most efficient e-mail broadcast services in the region, providing
advertisers with very cost-effective and targeted advertising opportunities.
Gulf eBiz, e-mail broadcast services
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E-mail marketing, is the easiest, most cost-effective, and reliable
way to get commercial messages out to customers, clients, or
members.
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Over the past 35 years, Primedia International has compiled an
extensive and continuously updated list of contacts in virtually
every industry and sector in the GCC.
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Gulf eBiz, Primedia International’s e-broadcast service, offers
multiple opportunities and options to increase leads and
performance through targeted email campaigns.
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Gulf eBiz service helps businesses build strong connections with
their audience that leads to referrals, repeat business, and loyalty.
Data Management Services
Data
Management
Services
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With over 35 years of experience in data management with the
Yellow Pages and other directories, Primedia International gained
a very high level expertise in managing and optimising data.
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The service offers different level of support, from IT dedicated
assistance all the way to call centers set-up and management.
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It is offered exclusively on a customised basis: depending on each
and every need, to provide the most adapted solution to ensure an
optimum data quality.
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Our Partners
Over the past 35 years, Primedia International has built strong
relationships with some of the region’s most important commercial
institutions – our powerful partners.
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The FGCCC, Federation of GCC Chambers, is the main partner of
the Gulf Directory.
ABC, Arab Banking Corporation, key sponsor in the banking
portfolio.
The QCCI, Qatar Chamber of Commerce & Industry, is the main
partner of the Qatar Commercial & Industrial Directory.
Batelco, Bahrain telecommunications company, is associated in
the publication of the Batelco White and Yellow Pages directory.
Ooredoo, the national Qatari telecommunications company, is
associated in the publication of the Qatar White and Yellow Pages
Directory.
The OCCI, Oman Chamber of Commerce & Industry, is the main
partner of the Oman Trade and Oman Industrial Directories.
Ajman Chamber of Commerce and Industry, is the main partner
of the Ajman Chamber of Commerce and Industrial directory
FEDERATION OF GCC
CHAMBERS
www.fgccc.org
With the growth of the company, Primedia International has become a
part of prestigious associations adding to the credibility and success as an
establishment:
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Middle East Association
Local Search Association
Arab-British Chamber of Commerce
EADP – European Association of Directory Publishers
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P R I M E D I A
O F F I C E S
Primedia International Offices & Affiliates Worldwide
HEAD OFFICE
Bahrain
Primedia International BSC (c)
PO Box 2738, Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain
Tel: +973 1749 0000 Fax: +973 1749 0001
E-mail: [email protected]
Contact: Sohail Nawaz
Kuwait
Primedia International - Kuwait WLL
PO Box 4121, Showaikh,
Safat 13042, Kuwait
Tel:
+965 9778 6377
Fax:
+973 1749 0001
E-mail: [email protected]
Contact: Ghadeer Ashoor
Saudi Arabia
Primedia International Saudi Arabia LLC
PO Box 2198, Dammam 31451,
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Tel:
+966 54 3679543
Fax:
+973 1749 0001
E-mail: [email protected]
Contact: Sohail Nawaz
Oman
Primedia International Oman
PO Box 3030, Office 219, 2nd Floor, Block A,
Hatat House, Ruwi 112, Sultanate of Oman
Tel:
+968 2456 0422
Fax:
+968 2456 5852
E-mail: [email protected]
Contact: Sanjay Dubey
United Arab Emirates
Primedia International Fz. LLC
Dubai Media City, PO Box 502034,
Qatar
Primedia Qatar WLL
Dasman Center Building, 2nd Floor,
Al Gharaffa, Doha, Qatar
Tel:
+974 4457 4888
Fax:
+974 4457 4889
E-mail: [email protected]
Contact: Aldrin Menezes
United Kingdom
Primedia International (Europe) Ltd
Vicarage House, 58-60 Kensington Church Street,
London, W8 4DB, United Kingdom
Tel:
+973 1749 0000
Fax:
+973 1749 0001
E-mail: [email protected]
Contact: Sohail Nawaz
Jumeirah, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Tel:
Fax:
E-mail:
Contact:
+971 4 4390 2141
+971 4 4390 8010
[email protected]
Kiran Menghani
AFFILIATES
Australia
Publisher’s Internationalé
Level 10, 131 York Street, Sydney, NSW AUS 2000
Tel:
+61 2 8298 9330
Fax:
+61 2 9251 3726
E-mail: [email protected]
Contact: Darayus Patva
India
SSMS Businesstosme Pvt Ltd
G 48, 2nd Floor, Sector 63, Noida, India
Tel:
+91 98 9131 2009
E-mail: [email protected]
[email protected]
Contact: Sanjay Pradhan
CUE 360
5-C-120, Golden Landmark G2, Bapu Nagar,
Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
Tel:
+91 97 7243 6777
E-mail: [email protected]
Contact: Vikram Singh
Future Communication
124, Lokamanya Nagar, Keshav Bag Road,
Indore, India
Tel:
+91 98 2649 7000
E-mail: [email protected]
Contact: Laxman Dubey
Malaysia
Orange Media
3, Jalan Kenari, Selangor, Malaysia
Tel:
+60 1631 62187
E-mail: [email protected]
Contact: Nicole Chong
Singapore
Medianusa (s) Pte Ltd
169 SIMS Avenue, #01-01 Medianusa House,
Singapore 387488
Tel:
+65 6743 8933
Fax:
+65 6743 0332
E-mail: [email protected]
Contact: Christine Tan
South Africa
Brabys
12 Caversham Road, Pinetown, South Africa
Tel:
+27 31717 74068
E-mail: [email protected]
Contact: Carl Van Rooyen
Taiwan
Advance Media Services
10f-9, 328 Sung Chiang Road, Taipei, Taiwan
Tel:
+886 2 2523 8286
Fax:
+886 2 2521 4456
E-mail: [email protected]
Contact: Keith Lee
Thailand
Publicitas - Thailand
5th Floor, Lumpini Bldg, Pathumwan, Thailand
Tel:
+66 2 651 9273
Fax:
+66 2 651 9278
E-mail: [email protected]
Contact: Steve Fong