GCG Company Profile UPDATED part1

Group introduction introduction

Originally established in 1981, The Ghobash

Group has become one of the region’s most

recognized trading and investment companies.

As a result of the Group’s long-term commitment

to business growth and diversification, we

have formed strategic alliances with partners

who share the same values across a variety of

industry sectors, reflecting the Group’s intimate

knowledge of the regional market place.

This comprehensive understanding of the local

and regional markets ideally places Ghobash

Group to identify the best business opportunities

in the market.

The Group’s extensive regional experience and

dedicated employees numbering to 650 create

a solid infrastructure for the development of

new strategic alliances and investments with

internationally known enterprises.

Broadening its scope in line with regional market

expansion, the Ghobash Group is seeking to form

partnerships with leading global enterprises.

As a committed business partner, the Group

is dedicated to long-term investment, and is

consistently focused on opportunities that enable

growth and profitability.

Ghobash Group provides its associates,

customers and employees with the highest

level of dedication and we know that market

advantage can only be maintained through

strong partnerships, thus requiring long-term

commitment and support.

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chairman’s messaGe

Saeed A GhobashChairman, The Ghobash Group

The Ghobash Group is committed to support

the national objectives of economic and social

prosperity of the region. Our Corporate Strategy

focused on growth and value creation is backed

not only by a regional knowledge of local

market conditions but also by insight into the

factors which created them. Our approach in

developing new opportunities is both intuitive

and systematic. We seek progressive partners

and principals offering products and services to

meet the growing needs of the public and private

sectors.

Through the establishment of such associations,

international corporations are able to introduce

their expertise to the Emirates with the full

support of the Ghobash Group of Companies.

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Group overview

InvESTmEnT Ghobash InvESTmEnT

With significant interests in banking and

insurance throughout UAE, Oman and

Bahrain, Ghobash Group has developed a solid

reputation as a leading player in the Gulf’s

financial services market. Managed by a team

of experienced professionals, it has diversified

interests in other sectors including Industries,

Real Estate, Information Technology, Educational

Developments and venture Capital Funds in the

middle East.

HEAlTHCARE Arabian Ethical

multi-million dollar subsidiary, Arabian Ethical

(ETHIX) is widely known as the Gulf’s leading

wholesale agent of international products ranging

from antibiotics and vitamins to cosmetics

and toiletries, and from veterinary supplies to

specialist medical equipment. It is currently

supplying to over 1000 clients (pharmacies,

hospitals, hypermarkets and major retail outlets.

overview

REAl ESTATE Ghobash Real Estate

The Ghobash Group’s holding company, Ghobash

Trading and Investment Company is actively

involved in real estate development ventures

throughout the United Arab Emirates. Its portfolio

include interests in major shopping centers, office

buildings, showrooms, warehouses, and luxury

residences.

Alliances with successful multinational brands

have enabled the Group to expand its interests

in the retail and entertainment sectors, and

have provided many household names with a

respected partner to support their operations in

the ever-expanding local and regional markets.

GCGGulf Commercial Group

GCG was founded in 1982 to provide high quality

services in engineering, office automation and

interior design.

InFORmATIOn TECHnOlOGy CnS Computer network Systems

www.cns-me.com provides total IT solutions to

enterprises across the UAE and is set to expand

its operations throughout the GCC. major

partnerships including those with Compaq, Cisco

Systems, Sun microsystems, microsoft and Oracle

ensure that the Group’s influence within the

local IT sector continues to grow from strength to

strength.

SpECIAlTy CHEmICAlS TAWAZOn CHEmICAl COmpAny

www.tawazon.com is an industry-focused

supplier of raw materials to industries

manufacturing paint and ink, construction,

chemicals, fiberglass and plastics. Its exclusive

partnerships with major global manufacturers

contribute to TAWAZOn’s reputation as a leading

presence in the chemical industry throughout the

middle East and Africa.

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mUlTIplE SEllInG mODUlESDirect sale, lease to purchase or rental agreement,

GCG Digital Imaging & Office Services Solutions

can develop the perfect selling module and advise

you on the best investment option that suits both

your short and long term plans.

InTERIOR COnTRACTInG GCG Interiors offers design, contact and project

management expertise through mass production

capability and a highly talented team of

professional architects, designers, and engineers.

An established track record for handling both

large and small projects like furniture, space

management, intelligent storage and archiving

solutions makes GCG Interiors one amongst the

most reputed commercial interior design and

turnkey projects entity.

GcGsuBsidiaries SUBSIDIARIES

TECHnICAl SERvICES pre and post sales technical support and

maintenance High caliber trained engineers Continuous availability of spares/consumables Fast response, low down time and long mTBF High reliability due to Guaranteed quality of work

pROjECT mAnAGEmEnTproject management is the combination

of business process management with

comprehensive document management and

team collaboration system to address the unique

business process of each customer project.

HElp DESkThe engineers at GCG are trained experts with

outstanding resources at their disposal. They are

eager to maintain a regular ongoing oversight of

your operation and are fully committed to your

success. The support center is linked to all necessary

manufacturers for a comprehensive problem solving

approach offering 24 hours toll-free support.

DIGITAl pRInTInG SERvICESSir Speedy Dubai provides a fast and cost

effective approach to short run and high volume

business communications including Stationery,

Presentations, Leaflets, Brochures, Technical &

Training documentation.

Complete presentation materials Sales presentation & news letters Digital files prepared for printing large-format copies largest global digital network Finishing services

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GcG interiors, introduction IntroductIon Founded in 1995 as a member of a diverse group

of companies, Gulf Commercial Group has grown

to become one of the most reputed commercial

Interior Design and Turnkey projects entity.

We at GCG Interiors provide our clients with

complete Turnkey Solutions, Office Furniture,

Retail Design and Fit Out. Our approach is a

mixture of both Contemporary Style and a modern

Outlook.

Our projects include Hotels, Residential, Retail

Outlets, Governmental, Restaurants and palaces.

Our key intention is to hand over the project

within the stipulated period of time, meeting the

expectation of the client’s deadline considering

design perfection, a harmony of theme and

function.

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our philosophyPhilosoPhyWe are committed to bringing innovation

together with high quality standards to

every project undertaken and are proud of our

reputation for delivering work of the highest

quality, on time and budget. With an established

track record for handling both large and small

projects, our client list comprises prominent local,

regional and international companies.

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operation

GCG Interiors continuously nurtures its expertise

to guarantee the delivery of an overall and a

comprehensive interiors package. With the

capability to manage end-to-end turnkey projects,

we extend our insight and secure our customers’

objectives, with a reliable approach and practical

solution in every aspect of the project, handling

and management to secure maximum results and

utmost customer satisfaction levels.

Space efficiency is a key goal when planning your

workspace. By evaluating key criteria, we have

the capability to offer the most space-effective

design solution that results in a fully utilized office

space while honoring individual needs.

GCG Interiors design team can create a

functional, practical and stylish office that will

always relate to the organization’s core offering.

With an innate artistic vision and a careful outlook

on site monitoring, cost control and quality-driven

procedures, we ensure that our design elements

cover each and every aspect of the project to

reflect the company culture and communicates its

identity.

OperatiOn

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our values

InTEGRITyWe act with Integrity in all of our

communications, never compromising our

business ethics. This is the cornerstone of our

presence as a company, and will be essential to

our future success.

Employees are our most important asset

It is our priority to hire, train and retain

exceptional employees by ensuring that they

grow both personally and professionally within

our organization, and that they are awarded for

performance. We enhance their careers through

increased challenges, mentoring, training, and

leadership development.

TEAmWORkWe believe that all team members make an

important contribution to the success of our

business. Because teamwork is a process that

flourishes when we have leaders at all levels of

the company, we are committed to becoming a

learning organization in which we recognize that

we can all be learners as well as teachers.

CUSTOmER SATISFACTIOnWe aim to gain a clear grasp of our clients’ needs,

and to meet those needs through proactive

problem solving and teamwork; the synergy

between our team and the customer’s team is the

key. We are always excited about learning more

and more about our customer’s business.

QUAlITyWe value quality and deliver excellence in all

of our products and services. All employees are

dedicated to follow GCG Interiors quality policies

and procedures.

Our Values

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hse policyHSE Policy

The management of GCG interiors is committed

to follow the HSE policy as described below:

meet or exceed all applicable health, safety and

environmental law regulations promote and maintain high awareness of

workplace hazards and associated key risks Employ competent personnel with right

attitudes towards HSE issues

Ensure that our subcontractors are aware of our

policy and standards and, whenever necessary

work with our subcontractors to raise their

standards to meet ours produce design documents where HSE issues

comply with the demands of client, society and

relevant regulations

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Currently, under GCG Interiors management

more than 650 operatives work at various

levels and trades, be it marble Fixers, Gypsum

Workers, Carpenters, painters, Upholsters,

machinists and Assembling Workers etc. Every

department has a foreman with an assistant

to ensure smooth flow of instructions and

information.

Being part of a reputable group of companies

(Gulf Commercial Group), GCG Interiors has the

ability to tackle large size projects regardless of

the extent of financial support required.

GCG Interiors has the privilege of being able to

extend its man power up to incomparable levels

due the jv’s and projects partnership agreement

with string of interior contracting companies

conceded as the best quality producers in the

market.

GCG Interiors can provide solutions to turnkey

jobs with expertise in major trades such as:

metal Works Wood works Gypsum Works marble Works Finishing works painting Works Specialist Decoration Works Glazing Works Office Systems Exhibition Stands

our setup Our Setup

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servicesServiceS

GCG Interiors delivers a complete interior fit-out

service through a full understanding of client’s

needs.

GCG Interiors combine world class joinery

and retail interior fit-out capabilities with

comprehensive in-house manufacturing and

project management resources.

Our teams of specialist craftsmen have worked

on a diverse range of challenging projects. GCG

Interiors offers both end-users and designers

a full chain of services, including conceptual

design, project management, manufacturing, and

estimation.

In-house design development mEp co-ordination CCTv systems co-ordination Access control systems co-ordination joinery manufacture & installation managing subcontractors & suppliers Undertaking Quality Assurance monitoring Health and Safety conditions and

enforcing HSE Rules Quantity Surveying and Cost management

capaBility

In order to extend its capability, GCG Interiors

has taken over the charge to run its projects

supported by a chain of interior contracting

companies conceded as the best quality

producers in the region.

Capability

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production

Successful completion of challenging projects to

exceptional quality, time and budget restraints

are GCG Interior jv’s forte. Utilizing specialised

divisions of GCG Interior jv like Ceilings &

partitions, we are able to provide prestigious

projects with full ‘in-house’ resources covering

design, supervision, manufacturing and

installation.

GCG Interior JV is certified to the ISO 9001-

2000 Standard, thus ensuring strict quality and

inspection procedures. This in turn guarantees

that all products manufactured and installed,

comply with the customers specification and

requirements.

Production

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wardrobes

productiondoorsdoors

productionwardrobes

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productionkitchenskitchens

productionbathroomsbathrooms

BATHROOMS

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Demountable partition system that can be

installed between a finished floor and ceiling

can accommodate superior quality of lifestyle

in today’s work places. By allowing easy and

quick mounting, it creates new spaces with a

wide range of qualities that can be adapted or

extended.

The most important feature of the GCG Interior

JV Demountable Office partition system is its

ability to meet today’s offices demand for a

well lit environment. The system allows greater

ambience within spaces. Its sand glass structure

with micro-sunblind creates individual places in

working environments.

The carrier system of GCG Interior jv

Demountable Office partition system works

completely through the panels. Carrier columns,

horizontal fittings, door and glass panel

frames, floor and ceiling guides are all made

of aluminum. RAl options are available for the

colors of aluminum used. It is easily connected

to the existing floor and ceiling, raised floor

and suspended ceiling systems via floor ceiling

guides. As melamine and glass panels are

installed to the carrier by means of hinge systems,

there is no fitting exposed.

Based on requirements, the system may be

melamine, fabric or metal coated, plain glass,

sand glass or micro-sunblind between double-

glass with a wide range of color options. Due to

the demountable nature of the systems, surface

parts may be dismantled and/or replaced by

another surface part with a different color or

quality according to requirements.

Demountable panels System allows power,

communication and data cables to run. Cabling

system can run through any point of bases and

full panels.

productiondemountable partition systempartition system

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productionhotel furniturehotel furniture

Throughout our vast experience, GCG interiors

has been able always to deliver and execute high

end products for hotels and furnished apartments.

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productionhotel furniturehotel furniture

productionhotel furniturehotel furniture

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produces tree types of commercial carpets:

Roll Carpet Tile Carpet Hand Tufted Carpet

Carpets are divided into three types by the shape

of piles:

loop pile Carpet Cut pile Carpet High-low loop pile Carpet

productiongcg carpetgcg carpet

B.C.F. Carpet is clean and sanitary as it is woven

with the polypropylene Bulked Continuous

Filament. Its fastness to light and rubbing, which

is enhanced by the Uv stabilizer added during the

spinning process, is far superior to any others.

productionb.c.f. carpetb.c.f. carpet

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GCG Carpet is equipped with a quick-dry mass

production system in which multicolor printing is

available in a screen with the same pattern for the

printed carpets.

productionnylon printed carpetnylon printed carpet

Fluorescent Dyed Carpet is luminous under the

black lighting due to the whiteness increased

by the fluorescent dye. Its good quality and low

price will give the customer full satisfaction.

This product is suitable for the flooring of the

children’s shops, amusement parks, theaters and

entertainment places.

Types of Hand Tufted Carpets are:

Tufted Woolen Carpet polyester Tufted Carpet Tufted nylon Carpet Acrylic Tufted Carpet polypropylene Tufted Carpet

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productionblinds & curtains

GCG InTERIORS offer a wide range of blinds

which can be manufactured according to the

client’s specifications within a competitive

price and lead time.

venetian Wooden Roller

blinds & curtains vertical Roman

GCG InTERIORS offers handmade and

customized curtains that meets international

quality standards supported by a wide range of

international factories from all over the world.

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FurnitureoFFice systems

GCG InTERIORS HAS A vERy UnIQUE TAkE

On THE WORlD OF OFFICE FURnITURE.

To observe the space and interpret it: this is

how we furnish the contemporary office. We use

different and innovative materials, account for

the well-being of its occupants, and observe the

principles of ergonomics, functionality, sharing,

transparency and privacy to create our furniture

programs, both for executives and for operatives.

All this in taken into account to create an office

that reflects your attitude and the way you work.

Office SyStemS

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OUR pROjECTS SpEAk FOR THEmSElvES.

BUT THEy knOW HOW TO lISTEn TO

yOUR DESIRES.

How does one convey the identity of a brand?

With projects that are customized down

to the smallest detail and, above all, with

technological expertise and knowledge of

materials, productive and logistic flexibility,

rapidity, after sales assistance and a

continuous dialogue with the customers. Great

care is taken while furnishing and decorating

offices and premises of businesses, public

institutions, banks, insurance companies and

universities to achieve a distinctive character

and tone that truly represents our client.

contract FurnitureFurniture

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GCG is committed to deliver a full range of

extraordinary custom landscaping services to our

residential and commercial clients.

Our services include:

Architectural landscaping Children’s play Equipment Exterior and Architectural Street lighting Exterior Design Devices Garden plants and Seeds Gates and Barriers Hard and Soft landscaping Solutions Horticultural and nursery products Irrigation Systems Ornamental Ironwork, Sculpture, public Art Outdoor Furniture, Shades and parasols Swimming pools, plunge pools and

Outdoor Spas Tools and Equipment Water Features, Fountains and ponds

GCG LandsCapeGcG landscape

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“The technology today is very complex, as is

audio video integration. you need good people

who are motivated to stay with current products,

technologies and services. you need to provide

a good business environment for these people

to work in. Beyond that, the challenges facing

our type of industry include maintaining a sense

of urgency - so that every job goes to 100%

completion”.

State-of-the-art audio video technology is

essential in order to effectively meet your

communication and presentation needs. now you

have the ability to make an impact quickly and

impressively with exceptional audio and video

systems, ensuring that your message is distinctly

seen and heard. many projects today require a

fast-track construction process, and the design/

GCG AudioVisuAl GcG audiovisual build technical system integration transcends all

traditional construction methods. programming,

design, equipment selection and demonstrations

to the client cannot follow the normal design

sequence since some aspects of installation begin

before the design is complete.

Our services include:

pRO Av, Av Solutions QmS, Queuing management Systems ImS, Information management systems AvTS, Av technical support IDC, ID card systems Interactive whiteboards

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GCG AudioVisuAl GcG audiovisual

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