FLOYD ASSOCIATES DUBAI

One of Floyd Associates' core competencies is the capability of effectively penetrating global capital markets. Floyd's management has spent years developing relationships with business leaders and investors in the Persian Gulf region. We use our knowledge and our strong local presence to create investor awareness for our clients through campaigns tailored to meet the individual needs of each client. We help both companies and funds deliver their business plans and investment strategies to a whole new fronties of individual and institutional investor.

Situated on the Southern coast of the Persian Gulf and with a population of 1 million, Dubai has witnessed explosive growth in investment and population during the past 20 years. Some of the most daring and bold engineering projects including construction of manmade islands and seven-star hotels have taken place in Dubai. As a consequence the city has attracted capital and talent on a consistent basis from throughout the world. Today, Dubai is the most significant financial center in the Middle East providing not only a hub for business activity involving the region but also a super-luxury environment that meets the demands of business people and families alike.

In September 2004, Dubai's International Financial Center (DIFC) was opened with the aim of becoming the main regional financial hub. It primarily serves the vast region between Western Europe and East Asia. Since it opened, the DIFC has attracted high caliber firms from around the globe. The Dubai International Financial Exchange, a world-class stock exchange, opened in DIFC in September 2005.

The DIFC is a 110-acre free zone. It is part of the larger vision of the ruler of the emirate of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, and the Government of Dubai to create an environment for progress and economic development in the UAE and the region as a whole.

Amidst a volatile region, Dubai, and the UAE in general, is one of the main promoters of economic, social and cultural development via trade, education, and arts. The emirate and its rulers have been close friends with major global economies and have created a focal location with absolute physical and economic security, which is a prerequisite for expansion. As such, few major global companies have neglected to take advantage of this opportunity and have created a strong presence in Dubai to serve their regional interest. Additionally Western companies benefit from Dubai's geographic location that makes it a bridge between the West and the East.

SHARIAH COMPLIANCE

Floyd Associates' Shariah compliance advisory services are aimed at providing international investment funds advice on issues related to compliance with Shariah law, Islamic guidelines governing finance, investments, and banking.This service has two main components. The first relates to services offered to investment managers considering specific companies for investment purposes. In such cases the managers can submit the prospective company to Floyd Associates for screening. The second component relates to the overall strategies of investment funds planning on attracting capital from Muslim investors. By complying with Shariah guidelines such funds will appeal to a wider audience of prospective investors. Floyd Associates’ Shariah compliance advisory services can assist such funds in exploring the steps that need to be taken to comply with Islamic investment guidelines.

TO HEAR WHAT WE CAN DO FOR YOUR FIRM IN THE MIDDLE EASTPLEASE CONTACT US AT 310-300-0890 OR SEND YOUR EMAILS TO INFO@FLOYD-ASSOCIATES.COM.