Emirates is one of the world's most successful international airlines. Since the first Emirates flight took off in 1985, the company has spread its wings into every aspect of travel and tourism to become a global corporation on a colossal scale. Based in Dubai, it flies a young, state-of-the-art fleet, featuring more than 150 Boeing and Airbus aircraft. Emirates is the world’s largest operator of the Airbus A380, the most environmentally advanced commercial aircraft in the skies, with a current fleet of 17 and a further 73 on order. Emirates has earned a reputation for innovation and top-quality service, and has won over 500 international awards for excellence across its business operations. In the air and on the ground, the airline is committed to acting sustainably in the interests of its customers, its business, the natural environment, and the 100-plus destinations it serves worldwide.

Dubai Aluminium Company Limited (“DUBAL”) owns and operates one of the world’s largest primary aluminium smelters. The DUBAL complex comprises a one million mtpa smelter, a captive power station, a large carbon plant, casthouse operations, a water desalination plant, and other facilities.

As the Middle East is an attractive area with huge oil reserves and untapped business potential, it is our present goal to seek participation in operations here. To assist in this aim, it was an easy decision to move our World Headquarters to Dubai, where we obtained our business trade license in 2011.

Commercial Bank of Dubai was established in 1969, as a Public Shareholding Company by an Emiri Decree issued by His Highness the late Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum, the founder of modern Dubai. In the beginning, the Bank was owned by Commerzbank, Chase Manhattan Bank and Commercial Bank of Kuwait, with UAE businessmen holding a minority stake.

As one of the UAE’s leading brand names, the Saeed & Mohammed Al Naboodah Group consists of more than 20 companies, offering a diverse portfolio of services and products. The family owned business is run independently as well as in partnership with some of the world’s leading brands.

Al Tayer Motors was established in 1982 and represents major European and American automobile manufacturers Ford, Lincoln, Ferrari, Maserati, Land Rover, Jaguar, Spyker and DAF Trucks across the UAE.

Longines has been based at Saint-Imier, Switzerland, since 1832. It is celebrating 180 years of non-stop craftsmanship in 2012 and its watchmaking expertise reflects a strong devotion to tradition, elegance and performance.

Etisalat is a leading telecommunications corporation catering to consumers, businesses, international telecommunication companies, ISPs, content providers and mobile operators.

 Dubai Duty Free opened for business on December 20th 1983 and over the past 28 years has grown to become one of the world’s largest airport retailers in the world with a turnover of Dhs5.311 billion (US$1.46 billion) in 2011.

Al Basti Equiworld, formerly known as Al Basti Hartog, was established in the year 1998 and within a short span of time, has proudly introduced pioneers of the Equine Industry to this part of the world. Internationally renowned products (feeds and feed supplements) were launched in this market and have been approved by trainers, veterinarians and owners.