Arab Bank

www.arabbank.com

Arab Bank was established in 1930, its founding mission has been the driving force behind the significant role it has played in advancing Arab Economies through financing strategic projects across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). It was – and still is – a key player in facilitating Pan–Arab trade in connecting the world to MENA markets

During the 1940’s and 1950’s the Arab Bank acted as a catalyst for Arab economic development in the days when no one was willing to take the risk. In Jordan, the Bank’s loans created jobs and its loans for new cement, textile and food processing plants enhanced the country’s growth rate.

After eight decades, Arab Bank, headquartered in Jordan, maintains a leading global network and enjoys a prominent position in the MENA region centers such as Dubai, Manama and Doha and key international financial centers such as London, Zurich, Frankfurt, New York, Singapore and Sydney.

With the world’s largest Arab Banking branch network and a global team of high caliber professionals, Arab Bank is uniquely positioned to be a partner of choice for MENA expertise. Arab Bank is a diversified financial institution that extends a broad range of products and services in different areas such as Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB), Wealth Management and Retail, all of which cater to the needs of corporate and institutional customers, government agencies and individuals internationally.

Arab Bank Group’s network covers over 400 branches in 29 countries spanning 5 continents in Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine, UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Yemen, Egypt, Morocco, Algeria, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia and Syria. The bank also operates in Switzerland, Germany, Austria, United Kingdom, France, Italy, Cyprus, Spain, U.S.A, Singapore, China (Shanghai and Hong Kong), South Korea, Kazakhstan, Australia and Turkey.

This network is based on the long-standing strategy to build a presence in regions that best fit the overall vision of Arab Bank to be the leading Arab financial institution of the Arab World.

Arab Bank Group is one of the largest banking institutions in MENA. At end of 2007, its shareholders’ equity base reached USD 6.9 billion, and a total balance sheet of USD 54.8 billion, and a pre-tax and provisions profit of USD 1001.1 million.

Mawared

www.mawared.jo

The development of major urban sites by the Mawared in Amman and Zarqa, was inspired by the vision of His Majesty King Abdullah II, who took a bold decision to relocate military installations out of city centers, thus freeing prime and valuable land for redevelopment in support of the national economy.

A process of developing two major urban sites by Mawared started in 2002. These are the Abdali site, located at the heart of the capital and destined to be Amman's new business address; and Madinat Al Sharq, located at the doorstep of Zarqa, Jordan's second largest city and only 25 kilometres from Amman.

Mawared has since diversified its scope of activities. Its affiliated companies are now offering a range of opportunities to other developers and investors alike. A bouquet of commercial, residential, educational and entertainment projects set within master planned environments have attracted investors from all over the world. Various flexible partnership formulas are on offer, some of which are based on Mawared providing development land as its share of venture capitals.

As an independent state-owned corporation, Mawared remains an ideal partner for the private sector with the added bonus of offering coordinated smooth processing of official dealings with all relevant local authorities.

Taameer Jordan Holdings

www.taameer.jo

Taameer Jordan Holdings was established in 2005 in Amman, and set out to be one of the largest companies to operate in real-estate development on a regional level.

TJH was founded with a capital investment worth JD 300 million and the size of the investments it made in the Jordanian market exceeds JD 2.3 billion today. It ranks the 7th largest amongst the 30 top market players listed in the Jordan stock exchange.

The value of its Initial Public Offering (IPO) was closed for JD 710 million which is 14 times greater than its initial value and the largest ever in the Amman Stock Exchange.

Eng. Khalid Al Dahleh is the chairman and its General Manager is Dr. Khalid Al Wazani.

The company has a long list of subsidiaries operating under its umbrella. All of them work to enhance Taameer Jordan Holdings’ productivity at all stages of projects development. They include: Taameer Investment, Al Andalucia Resort Development, Al Madariyoun Fabrications, Al Madariyoun Concrete, Al Mashkat Property Management, Tiraz Constructions, Al Qabas for Real-Estate Development and others. Taameer Jordan Holdings also holds shares in other companies operating within the Jordanian and regional real-estate sector including; Darkom Mortgage Loan Insurance Company, Bayt for Property Management and Sales Services, and Enwan for Mortgage Finance.

TJH projects include; Al Andalucia in Madaba, The Red Sea Resort Project, and Ayla Park Plaza both located in Aqaba, Al Jiza residential city project located in the Al Jiza district, and the Gardens Villas project located in the city of Al Zarqa.

The company’s future plans include; a Teachers Villages in cooperation with Ministry of Education, a Mega Mall, a Medical City and a residential city in Aqaba. It is also studying regional markets such as Saudi Arabia, Syria, Libya, Oman, Morocco, and tahe UAE.

Orion Holding Overseas

www.orionholding.com

Established in 2004, Orion Holding Overseas S.A. (“Orion Holding”) is a well-established and diversified investment group of companies located in Switzerland, Jordan, Egypt, Turkey, Kuwait, and lately in Saudi Arabia, and headquartered in UAE.

Orion Holding’ mission is to identify the fundamental forces driving Middle Eastern growth, harness capital to this remarkable economic financial system and to generate exceptional returns for our clients.

Orion Holding specializes in Middle Eastern growth companies and growth oriented investors. We are a fast-growing, independent company with experienced finance professionals servicing the needs of large corporations, institutional investors and private clients.

ORION HOLDING BUSINESS LINES
Through its vast network of subsidiaries and affiliates, Orion Holding provides the following products and services:

Multi Asset-Class Brokerage
Orion Holding uses its brokerage houses regionally and internationally in order to ease access to investors to the MENA Stock Markets as well as the Foreign Exchange, Futures, Commodities and CFDs markets.

Orion Holding’s subsidiaries offer diverse range of products to respond to investors’ various needs:

• MENA Markets Stock
• Foreign Exchange Derivative Products
• Commodity & Index Futures
• Contracts for Difference (CFDs)
• Physical Commodities

Quality Asset Management
Asset Management services are offered through Orion Holding’s subsidiaries Orion Investment Istanbul and Swiss Orion Funds AG, a Swiss financial company that provides professional investments services to Institutional Investors and High Net Worth Individuals, by offering them access to global financial investments including:

• Mutual Funds
• Structured Products

Focused Financial IT Solutions
Orion TradeSoft has revolutionized online brokerage systems with its Online-trading platform, which addresses all-important facets of equity transaction processing from order routing, execution and clearance to position keeping and tracking and back office accounting. Furthermore, Orion TradeSoft specializes in providing customizable financial and transactional software in the financial trading business

Corporate Finance
Orion Holding has incorporated an industry specialized approach to corporate finance, achieved by combining a dedicated equity research team and multi-specialized group of corporate finance bankers. These services are offered through Orion Holding’s subsidiaries Orion Investment Istanbul and Orion InterCap that specializes in:

• Capital Raise Advisory
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Corporate Valuations

For further information, please visit our website www.OrionHolding.com

Horizon Group

Established and led by Sheikh Bahaa Al-Hariri as a property investment and development group, Horizon has been actively building-up an unmatched portfolio of properties for development, both in Lebanon and across the Middle East, in line with its vision to be the leading regional developer of landmarks for quality living while respecting cultural values and enhancing the environment.

Horizon was also founded with a clear mission to carry on the legacy of the late martyred PM Rafic Al-Hariri and his aspirations and ambitions for Lebanon and the region. The Horizon Group is made up of Horizon Development, the group’s land and property development arm, and Horizon Management, the property and project management and the group’s business development arm.

Ever since its inception, Horizon has been heavily involved in the development of milestone projects around Lebanon, reflecting a profound desire to partake in the reemergence of the country as a staple for tourism, business, culture and education in the Middle East.

Seeing the phenomenal growth in the region and by capitalizing on its elaborate network of partners and its reservoir of experienced human capital, Horizon has expanded its operations and has invested in numerous countries such as the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, while constantly seeking opportunities elsewhere in the region that are up to par with its stakeholders’ expectations and desires.

Jordan Dubai Capital

www.jdc.jo

"Jordan Dubai Capital (JD Capital) is today the leading Investment vehicle in Jordan. An affiliate of Dubai International Capital, the investment arm of the giant group Dubai Holding, JD Capital was founded at the end of 2005 and seeks to empower the local economy on a regional level and maximize shareholders value. JD Capital will achieve this through contributing to the growing investment opportunities in Jordan by tapping into the numerous sectors with strong growth prospects. Among the company's many strengths are its extensive regional and local networks, know-how and vast financial capabilities."

Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority – ASEZA

www.aqabazone.com

The Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority (ASEZA) is the financially and administratively autonomous institution responsible for the management, regulation and development of the ASEZ. Governed by six ministerial level commissioners, ASEZA enjoys a vast and unprecedented set of authorities. Turing it into Jordan's first model of de-centralization in the Kingdom and a truly enabled one stop shop for all investors' needs. ASEZA strives to create, regulate and sustain a globally competitive investor friendly environment and optimize the efficient utilization of entrusted resources in harmony with the Master Plan to internationally recognized practices.

BENEFITS OF DOING BUSINESS IN THE ASEZ

• A flat 5% income tax on the net profit Exemption from annual land and building taxes on utilized property
• Exemption from taxes on distributed dividends and profits.
• Duty-free environment
• No foreign equity restrictions on investments
• No foreign currency restrictions.
• Full repatriation of profits and capital.
• Streamlined labor and immigration procedures
• 100% foreign ownership
• Up to 70% foreign labor.
• Availability of land for lease or sale.
• Full guarantees on rights and ownership.

Aqaba Development Corporation - ADC

www.adc.jo

The Aqaba Development Corporation (ADC) is a private sector company aimed at accelerating the development of the Aqaba Special Economic Zone by maximizing public-private sector partnership and investment.

Established in early 2004 the Company is owned by the Government of Jordan and the Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority (ASEZA).

The ADC owns strategic assets including the Aqaba ports, both, air and sea, along with strategic parcels of lands, as well as development and management rights in key sectors of the ASEZ economy.

ADC is mandated to develop ASEZ through building new or expanding existing infrastructure and the required superstructure, creating business enablers for ASEZ, and managing or operating its key facilities. This will be achieved through maximizing the attraction of private sector developers and operators. ADC also has the responsibility to implement the ASEZ Master Plan in a manner that ensures integrated development and transforms Aqaba into a leading business and leisure hub on the Red Sea.

Jordinvest

www.jordinvest.com.jo

Jordan Investment Trust PLC (Jordinvest) is the first integrated investment banking services provider in Jordan. Aiming to gain recognition as the premier investment banking institution across the region, our shareholders, staff and leadership give Jordinvest the footing it needs to achieve this vision.

Jordinvest’s shareholders provide a flexible and reliable structure from which the firm is able to offer such unparalleled services to its clients. Supporting our success from the inside, our uniquely talented, diverse team of experts; including investment bankers, capital market specialists, accountants, legal advisors and economists – complete our formula for success.

Shattering the preconceptions about local investment banking, Jordinvest's financial services extend to encompass debt and capital raising, corporate restructuring, financial advisory, and asset management activities. As our clients have come to expect, all these services come tantamount to comprehensive research and in-depth economic, sectoral, equity, and market analyses and forecasts.

With a solid practice of favorable risk-return trade off, an intuitive grasp on local and regional indicators and an exceptional team of staff, clients and shareholders, Jordinvest is fast on its way to achieving regional recognition as leaders in innovative investment banking services.

Incorporated in Jordan in 1998, Jordinvest began with an initial paid-up capital of JD15.4 million (US$21.7 million). The capital was raised to JD17 million (US$23.9 million) in 2005, with another increase taking place the following year, bringing the capital to JD29.5 million (US$41.5 million).

ABDALI NEW DOWNTOWN

www.abdali.jo

Abdali Investment and Development PSC was formed in 2004 as the master developer of the new Abdali Downtown in the capital of Jordan, Amman. Abdali Psc is developing and managing the Abdali project, which is the largest development ever undertaken in the centre of Amman, strategically located in the midst of major commercial, financial, public and touristic institutions. Lately, Abdali Psc announced the expansion of the Abdali project propelling the development area from 350,000 sqm to 447,000 sqm and the investment value from 1.5 billion USD to an amount exceeding 3 billion USD. The new downtown which comprises of a total built up area of 1,810,000 sqm has positioned itself as “the future business district of Jordan” and has officially been named so by various senior members of the Jordanian business and government sectors.

Planned as a smart urban city centre, Abdali will be converging media and telecom infrastructure to enable the delivery of state of the art technologies to each and every home, office and outlet, while offering district energy solutions and central gas systems to guarantee a sound and friendly environment in addition to the large savings in energy cost. Abdali Psc also ensured the creation of superior road networks and traffic solutions around and within the development, to enable the expected daily smooth flow of around 90,000 people residing, working and visiting the new downtown, once the project is fully functional.

The Executive Privatization Commission (EPC)

The Executive Privatization Commission was established by virtue of the Privatization Law no.25 of 2000 as the actual successor of the Executive Privatization Unit which was established in July 1996 in accordance with the Cabinet’s resolution No.1173. EPC assumes the primary role in the implementation of the Privatization Program. Pursuant to the same law, the Privatization Council was formed as the policy-maker and assumes the responsibilities of: Formulating the general policies on privatization; Identifying State Owned Enterprises slated for privatization; Approving the restructuring and privatization transactions, and, supervising the Privatization Proceeds Fund. Since the inception of the program, EPC successfully achieved the Privatization Program’s objectives through the completion of 66 transactions attaining the set goals of socio-economic benefits, and yielding considerable proceeds coupled with additional sizeable investments in the privatized sectors.

In compliance with the objectives of Jordan’s economic initiatives to further boost a private-sector based economic development through enhancing the role and participation of the private sector in the development and delivery of services and infrastructure projects, the Public-Private-Partnership Program has been endorsed by the Cabinet and the Executive Privatization Commission has been officially designated, in February 2006, to assume the primary role in the implementation of the PPP program in various sectors. In retrospect, EPC role has been expanded to encompass, parallel to privatization, the implementation of the PPP program while strengthening the enabling environment. Accordingly EPC has, in consultation with all stakeholders, prepared the PPP Policy Paper which was endorsed by the Council of Ministers in August 2007. Moreover, EPC is currently drafting the PPP regulations and by-laws, and is, in cooperation with the Ministry of Finance and Ministry of Planning & International Cooperation, identifying and assessing potential projects for Public-Private-Partnerships. The concerned ministries shall assume the responsibility of monitoring the project during its life cycle.

EPC pursues its commitment and dedication towards enhancing a more proactive role of the private sector with the main objective of achieving socio-economic prosperity in the country and reducing the burden on the Government budget.