Martin Benkenstein – Advisor Middle East Projects

<body topmargin=0 leftmargin=0 marginheight=0 marginwidth=0> <table cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0><tr> <td valign="top" colspan=2 height=90 BGCOLOR="#006699" TEXT="#080000" bgproperties="fixed" background="133285a1erlcgo.png"> <div> <B>Martin Benkenstein - Advisor Middle East Projects</B></div> <bR> <div> </div> </td> </tr><tr> <td valign="top" width=210 BGCOLOR="#FFCC66" TEXT="#080000" background="132d2c00dkelyh.png"> <div> <B><U>South Africa and Middle East</U></B></div> <div> <B><IMG SRC="13a5b2c0.jpg" border=0 width="91" height="44" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> <div> South Africa  </div> <div> <B><IMG SRC="13c5b2d0.jpg" border=0 width="91" height="45" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> <div> Saudi Arabia</div> <div> <B><IMG SRC="1535a300.gif" border=0 width="90" height="48" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> <div> Oman    </div> <div> <B><IMG SRC="15759300.jpg" border=0 width="89" height="48" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> <div> Kuwait  </div> <div> <B><IMG SRC="15c58330.jpg" border=0 width="88" height="51" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> <div> United Arab Emirates</div> <div> <B><IMG SRC="146592f0.jpg" border=0 width="89" height="47" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> <div> Bahrain</div> <div> <B><IMG SRC="14858310.jpg" border=0 width="88" height="49" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> <div> Qatar</div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="id2.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="About Us"><U><B>About Us</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id3.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Products and Services"><U><B>Products and Services</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id4.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Troon Golf"><U><B>Customer Base</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id5.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="More Information"><U><B>More Information</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id15.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Bahrain"><U><B>Hotels</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id6.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Contact"><U><B>Contact Us</B></U></A></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> </td> <td valign="top" height=390 BGCOLOR="#FFCC80" TEXT="#080000"> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="2" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="538" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" BGCOLOR=#996666 > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 48 ><NOBR><div>   <FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#FFCC00" FACE="Arial" ><B>THE MARTIN BENKENSTEIN GROUP</B></FONT></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <div> <B> </B></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>Burj Al Arab Dubai UAE</B></div> <div> <B><IMG SRC="1b4c4990.jpg" border=0 width="196" height="153" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">                             <IMG SRC="1aec8960.jpg" border=0 width="200" height="150" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">  Best viewed at 1280 x 1024 resolution.</B></div> <div> <B>                          " </B>Martin Benkenstein was part of this project in the early 90's "</div> <bR> <div> Martin Benkenstein established his Middle East business in 1972 and has been part of the dramatic changes and developments in this oil-rich and strategic region over the past 30 years.</div> <bR> <div> He works closely with the South African Department of Foreign Affairs through their Embassies in Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Iran and Jordan to identify and develop bi-lateral Trade and Investment Projects and Contracts with reputable South African Companies.</div> <bR> <div> His network of respected Middle East associates include members of the Royal Families and the major Business Families throughout the Region.</div> <bR> <div> Martin is selective in associating his name as  "Advisor Middle East Projects"  with South African Companies who have the resources, commitment and integrity to develop "lifetime relationships" with partners in the Middle East.</div> <bR> <div> The Martin Benkenstein Group has their Head Office in the island Kingdom of Bahrain. The strategic location of Bahrain allows access into the powerhouse of the region, Saudi Arabia, after a 45 minute drive across the Bahrain-Saudi Causeway.</div> <bR> <div> Martin assists South African and other international companies to set up offices in Bahrain. Once this is done, Bahrain Residence Permits are issued, which permit access to all Gulf Countries without the need for Visas. The exception is Saudi Arabia which allows Bahrain Residents a 6 month Mutiple Visa which is easily renewed.</div> <bR> <div> The Tax Free and high-tech Banking and I.T. environment of Bahrain (Microsoft Head Office for the Middle East), coupled with the progressive and democratic approach of the Government of Bahrain, has created a crime-free, and efficient business environment.</div> <bR> <div> The beaches, sporting facilities and growing number of leisure resorts make Bahrain and ideal destination for the expatriate family.</div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="http://www.bahraingateway.org" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.bahraingateway.org"><U><B>For more information on Bahrain click on this link</B></U></A></div> <bR> <bR> <div>                                                                                                                                                                                   </div> <div> <TABLE BORDER="2" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="538" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" BGCOLOR=#0000FF > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 20 ><NOBR><div>                 <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFFF" FACE="Arial" ><B>LIST OF CLIENTS, PROJECTS AND WEBSITE LINKS</B></FONT></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <B><U>::  BIOFUELS AND RENEWABLE FUEL PROJECTS :</U></B></div> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B>BIOFUELS MOZAMBIQUE LIMITADA                                                          </B></FONT>..................<B>NEW </B>!!!!</div> <bR> <div> Martin is working closely with Dr Roy Mottram and his Jatropha Biodiesel team to establish the</div> <div> largest Biodiesel Refinery in Mozambique.</div> <bR> <div> Deloitte, Touche Tohmatsu have been engaged and are actively involved in the evaluation and</div> <div> Project Funding through several Middle East Alternative Energy Funds.</div> <bR> <div> The project has the support of the Government of Mozambique as a strategic Clean Development</div> <div> Mechanism Project.</div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="id39.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="INTRODUCTION"><U>For Detailed Summary -  Click Here</U></A></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B>RAINBOW NATION RENEWABLE FUELS PROJECT      <IMG SRC="21a73400.jpg" border=0 width="115" height="64" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">       </B></FONT>.............<B>NEW </B>!!!!<FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B>                   </B></FONT></div> <bR> <bR> <div> Martin is working closely with the Management of RNRF and several Middle East Alternative Energy</div> <div> Funds to establish the largest Soya Bean Biodiesel Project in Sub-Saharan Africa.</div> <bR> <div> The Refinery will be located in the Coega Industrial Zone in Port Elizabeth and the company has been</div> <div> issued with the first Biodiesel Licence in South Africa.</div> <bR> <div> Please link to<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#0099FF" FACE="Arial" > </FONT><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#3300FF" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="http://www.mrf.co.za" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.mrf.co.za"><U>www.mrf.co.za</U></A></FONT> for further information.</div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <B><U>::  CRUDE OIL REFINING, SHIPPING AND MARKETING :</U></B></div> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B>VITOL : </B></FONT>........<B>NEW </B>!!!!                                                                                                                                       to link to VITOL Website click <A HREF="http://www.vitol.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.vitol.com"><U>here >>></U></A></div> <bR> <div> Martin has been appointed as the Advisor to <B>VITOL, </B>one of the largest Independent Oil Companies</div> <div> worldwide, as their Advisor Zimbabwe Fuel Exports.</div> <bR> <div> <B>VITOL </B>is a multi national group with interests that cover Crude Oil Refining and Marketing, Commodity</div> <div> Trading, Structured Financing and Shipping.</div> <bR> <div> Martin works closely with the <B>VITOL BAHRAIN </B>office in all the above fields.</div> <bR> <div> <B>LETTER OF REFERENCE FROM GOVERNMENT OF SOUTH AFRICA</B></div> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Please see the above letter of support for the Martin Benkenstein Group by clicking here :  </FONT><A HREF="http://www.martinmideast.net/refletter.pdf" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.martinmideast.net/refletter.p"><U>click on this link</U></A>  ( opens with Acrobat Reader )</div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <B><U>::  GOLF ESTATE DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION AND MANAGEMENT :</U></B></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B>ERNIE ELS DESIGN :</B></FONT><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" >.......................</FONT><B>NEW  </B>!!!!!                                                                                     to link to Ernie Els website click <A HREF="http://www.ernieels.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.ernieels.com"><U>here >>></U></A></div> <bR> <div> Martin has been working with Mike Kenny and Dirk Els of Ernie Els Design for the past two years in several Middle East projects.</div> <bR> <div> Following Ernie's successes in the Dubai Desert Classic and Qatar Masters Tournaments, the "Ernie Els"</div> <div> brand is well established throughout the region.</div> <bR> <div> Ernie Els Design are extremely selective in associating Ernie's name with any golf related project, and the</div> <div> Martin Benkenstein Group are privileged to have been entrusted with the mandate to expand existing</div> <div> EED operations in the Middle East.</div> <bR> <div> Our mutual association with the Troon Golf Middle East Head Office in Dubai, has created a powerful</div> <div> combination of Design and Management skills which will be applied to Signature Golf Courses in</div> <div> association with appropriate Developers.</div> <bR> <div> <B>Please link to the Ernie Els Website for a weekly update on Ernie's International activities</B></div> <div> <B>and click on the " DESIGN" section for further details on Project Development.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>ERNIE ELS SIGNATURE GOLF ESTATE - DURRAT AL BAHRAIN</B></div> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Martin facilitated the above project - see </FONT> <A HREF="http://www.durratbahrain.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.durratbahrain.com"><U>www.durratbahrain.com</U></A></div> <div> This will undoudtedly become the top Championship Golf Course in the Middle East with its unique</div> <div> beachfront and Marina site.</div> <bR> <div> News Alerts :</div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="http://www.gulf-daily-news.com/Story.asp?Article=179382&Sn=BUSI&IssueID=30028" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.gulf-daily-news.com/Story.asp"><U>Els' world-class design will make Durrat a golfing hub</U></A></div> <div> <B>MANAMA: Durrat Al Bahrain </B>has announced world renowned golf champion Ernie Els will design a</div> <div> championship golf course for the high-profile development.......   <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" >click on blue link to read article.</FONT></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="http://www.propertyworldme.com/content/html/1935.asp" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.propertyworldme.com/content/h"><U>Ernie Els to Design Championship Standard Golf Course at Durrat Al</U></A><A HREF="http://www.propertyworldme.com/content/html/1935.asp" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.propertyworldme.com/content/h"><U> Bahrain</U></A></div> <div> Situated within <B>Durrat Al Bahrain. Bahrain's </B>largest planned mixed use residential, leisure and</div> <div> tourist destination, the golf course will cover 96 hectares........     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" >click on blue link to read article.</FONT></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B>TROON GOLF :                <IMG SRC="1cb651d0.jpg" border=0 width="101" height="29" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">                 </B></FONT><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" >                                                                </FONT>to link to Troon Golf website click <A HREF="http://www.troongolf.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.troongolf.com"><U>here >>></U></A><FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="http://www.troongolf.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.troongolf.com"><U> </U></A>       </FONT></div> <bR> <div> Troon Golf are the world's largest Golf Course Management and Operating Company. Martin and Ernie Els Design are working with Troon Golf Australia to finalise the Management Contracts for the proposed Ernie Els Golf Estates in Bahrain and Qatar.</div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <B><U>::  RETAIL FASHION STORES</U></B></div> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B>Woolworths Ltd :               <IMG SRC="1b853350.gif" border=0 width="83" height="53" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">                                                                                </B></FONT>to link to Woolworths website click <A HREF="http://www.woolworths.co.za" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.woolworths.co.za"><U>here >>></U></A></div> <bR> <div> International Fashion and Foods retail chain. Listed on the South African Stock Exchange. Martin negotiated the first Woolworths Franchise in the Middle East and the Woolworths brand is now well established in Dubai, Sharjah, Abudhabi, Muscat, Doha and The Kingdom of Bahrain.</div> <bR> <div> <B>Truworths Ltd :               <IMG SRC="1b9751d0.gif" border=0 width="117" height="29" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">                                    </B><B> </B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" >                                                     to link to Truworths website click <A HREF="http://www.truworths.co.za" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.truworths.co.za"><U>here >>></U></A></FONT></div> <bR> <div> International Fashion retailer. Listed on the South African Stock Exchange. Martin negotiated the first Truworths Franchise in the Middle East and the brand is now franchised in Dubai, Sharjah, Abudhabi, and the Kingdom of Bahrain. We are currently in negotiations to establish major Franchise outlets in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Kuwait.</div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <B><U>::  FRUIT EXPORT, IMPORT AND LOGISTICS :</U></B></div> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#111111" FACE="Arial" ><B>Intertrading Fruit Corporation :     <IMG SRC="1d8b63e0.gif" border=0 width="182" height="62" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">    </B></FONT><FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" >      </FONT>                                   to link to Intertrading Fruit website click <A HREF="http://www.intertrading.co.za" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.intertrading.co.za"><U>here >>></U></A><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#111111" FACE="Arial" ><B>                                                            </B></FONT></div> <bR> <div> Intertrading Fruit Corporation are listed on the South African Stock Exchange. Our brand " Summer Citrus " is well established in the Saudi Arabia and Qatar through Sanad Cold Stores and Qatar National Import and Export Company. We have a smaller market share in Dubai, and Abudhabi as we are not prepared to discount our prices at the expense of the Growers.</div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <B><U>::  BOUTIQUE HOTEL MANAGEMENT, TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY :</U></B></div> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#111111" FACE="Arial" ><B>TRAIT D'UNION HOSPITALITY TOURISM CO W.L.L. ( Bahrain )  <IMG SRC="1fd72380.gif" border=0 width="114" height="56" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">   </B></FONT>to link to Trait D'Union website click <A HREF="http://www.thetraitdunion.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.thetraitdunion.com"><U>here >>></U></A></div> <bR> <div> We are pleased to announce that Martin has taken equity in the above company, which has been registered in Bahrain through Ernest & Young, who are the appointed Business and Financial Advisors.</div> <bR> <div> Trait D'Union is recognised as one of the leading and most creative Hotel Management, Tourism and Hospitality Service companies in the Middle East, managing some 17 prestigious and upmarket outlets in Lebanon and working closely with the Royal Family of Saudi Arabia in major functions and event management.</div> <bR> <div> We are committed to expanding the image and presence of Bahrain as a major Sports and Leisure Tourism destination.</div> <bR> <div> With offices in Beirut, Lebanon and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the listed <A HREF="http://www.thetraitdunion.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.thetraitdunion.com"><U>website</U></A> is self-explanatory and extremely interesting.</div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <B><U>::  LANDSCAPING AND MAINTENANCE :</U></B></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B>NASS LANDSCAPES  :</B></FONT>.......................<B>New !!!</B><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B>                                                             </B></FONT>to link to Nass Landsscapes website click <A HREF="http://www.nasslandscapes.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.nasslandscapes.com"><U>here >>></U></A> </div> <bR> <div> Nass Landscapes have signed an MOU with Martin in terms of Golf Course Construction and overall</div> <div> Landscaping and Maintenance of infrastructural and tourism projects. The company is headed by Matt</div> <div> Rushton who has worked extensively in South Africa and contributed to both the Mount Edgecombe and</div> <div> Zimbali Golf Estates in Kwazulu Natal.</div> <bR> <div> Nass Landscapes constructed the 18 Hole Riffa PGA Championship Golf Course in Bahrain which has</div> <div> hosted several major tournaments.</div> <bR> <div>                                                             </div> <bR> <div> <B><U>::  REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT, DESIGN, FINANCE AND CONSTRUCTION</U></B></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B>Aljedaie Group of Saudi Arabia :      </B></FONT><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" ><IMG SRC="1c273100.gif" border=0 width="115" height="16" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">                                                   </FONT>to link to Aljedaie Group website click <A HREF="http://www.aljedaie.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.aljedaie.com"><U>here >>></U></A>     </div> <div> <FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" >                                                                                 </FONT><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" >                                                                               </FONT>another link to Aljedaie Group website click<A HREF="http://www.nesk.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.nesk.com"><U> here >>></U></A>    </div> <bR> <div> The Aljedaie Group is rated in the Top 50 Companies in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, with a turnover approaching SR 1,5 billion or USD 500 million. We are working together on several investment opportunities in the Real Estate and Retail markets.</div> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B>Y K Al Moayyed & Sons :      <IMG SRC="1c477130.jpg" border=0 width="119" height="19" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">                  </B></FONT>                                       to link to Y K Al Moayyed & Sons website click <A HREF="http://www.almoayyed.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.almoayyed.com"><U>here >>> </U></A>     <FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" >   </FONT></div> <bR> <div> Y.K. Al Moayyed & Sons is one of the oldest and most respected business families in the Kingdom of Bahrain. Martin is working closely with Mr Fareed Al Moayyed on several business ventures ranging from construction technology to trading.</div> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B>Corobrik South Africa  :      <IMG SRC="1bf5f100.gif" border=0 width="95" height="16" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">             </B></FONT><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" >             </FONT>                                                                to link to Corobrik website click <A HREF="http://www.corobrik.co.za" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.corobrik.co.za"><U>here >>></U></A><FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" >            </FONT></div> <bR> <div> Corobrik is listed on the South African Stock Exchange and is a household</div> <div> name in South Africa. Corobrik manufactures clay pavers and face bricks for infrastructural construction projects ranging from residential to shopping malls and industrial applications. We have successfully installed Corobrik in the Royal Palace at Awali in the Kingdom of Bahrain and are looking forward to many more contract awards throughout the Middle East.</div> <div>   </div> <div> <FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B>Huletts Aluminium :      <IMG SRC="1cc84140.gif" border=0 width="132" height="20" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">                        </B></FONT><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" > </FONT>                                                  to link to Huletts Aluminium website click <A HREF="http://www.hulafab.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.hulafab.com"><U>here >>></U></A></div> <bR> <div> Huletts is listed on the South African Stock Exchange and is a world player in fabricated aluminium products. Martin is working closely with the divisions that manufacture aluminium cladding and windows and doors for installation into major infrastructural and residential projects in the Middle East.</div> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B>Murray & Roberts Construction :      <IMG SRC="1c031220.jpg" border=0 width="49" height="34" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">                                                            </B></FONT>to link to Murray & Roberts website click <A HREF="http://www.murrob.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.murrob.com"><U>here >>></U></A></div> <bR> <div> M & R are listed on the South African Stock Exchange and are world-rated construction company. Martin participated in the spectacular Burj Al Arab and Jumeirah Beach Hotel Project with M & R and Dutco Balfour Beatty during the early 1990's. M & R has a full order book for 2005 and we are currently negotiating participation in other Middle East countries on a highly selective basis.</div> <bR> <div> <B>A A Nass Construction :                                                  </B><B> </B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" >                                                                to link to A A Naas website click <A HREF="http://www.aanass.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.aanass.com"><U>here >>></U></A></FONT></div> <bR> <div> Nass (The Group) is one of the top construction companies in Bahrain and is the Joint Venture partner of Murray & Roberts. They are currently constructing the massive Bahrain World Trade Centre and we are working with Nass Construction on being appointed as the Main Contractor for the proposed Ernie Els Golf Estate in Durrat Al Bahrain Project.</div> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B>Retail Africa :      <IMG SRC="1c6331f0.gif" border=0 width="51" height="31" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">                                                     </B></FONT>                                                             to link to Retail Africa website click <A HREF="http://www.retailafricaonline.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.retailafricaonline.com"><U>here >>></U></A></div> <bR> <div> Retail Africa is a dynamic group of Shopping Mall developers led by Angus McKay. The group has had spectacular growth in developing and leasing Shopping Malls in South Africa and is well supported by Woolworths and Truworths as major tenants. We are working with Angus McKay and his team with the</div> <div>  intention of establishing  Retail Africa in the Middle East.</div> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B>Pan-African Investment & Research Services :        <IMG SRC="1fe3c2d0.jpg" border=0 width="60" height="45" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">                 </B></FONT>to link to Pan-African Inv. & Research Serv. click <A HREF="http://www.panafricangroup.co.za" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.panafricangroup.co.za"><U>here >>></U></A><FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" >     </FONT></div> <bR> <div> Led by Dr Iraj Abedian, one of the best-known economists and financial advisors in South Africa, we are working together on the Project Finance for elements of the Durrat Al Bahrain Project and Royal Family Projects in Qatar.  Pan-African Investment & Research Services (Pty) Ltd<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000080" FACE="Arial" > </FONT>is poised for spectacular growth in financing South Africa and Middle East projects.</div> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B>Elphick Proome Architects :      <IMG SRC="1c8401d0.jpg" border=0 width="64" height="29" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">                         </B></FONT>                               to link to Elphick Proome Architects website click <A HREF="http://www.eparch.co.za" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.eparch.co.za"><U>here >>></U></A></div> <bR> <div> EPA is one of the most innovative and creative architectural practices in South Africa and has won many awards based on their flair and creative concepts. Martin and Nick Proome were successful in their international presentation to the Darwish Group and EPA were awarded the prestigious Oasis Hotel Project on the beachfront in Doha. We are working on other projects in the Middle East with the intention of setting up a consortium practise based in Bahrain or Qatar.</div> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B>Lionel Levine & Partners :                                                                                          </B></FONT>to link to Lionel Levine & Partners click <A HREF="http://www.me.co.za" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.me.co.za"><U>here >>></U></A></div> <bR> <div> LLP are an internationally recognized Interior Decorating Company who have been commissioned to provide elegant and cutting edge decor to many major hotel groups and corporate institutions. 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