The agreement was signed by Mohammed Al Haj, CEO of MBI, and Samih Buttikhi, Chairman of Oasis Security Solutions, in the presence of high-ranking executives from both organisations.

Mohammed Al Haj said: “MBI is a firm that specializes in properties and financial investments. In our commitment to developing and augmenting our enterprises, we seek successful partnerships that will leverage the Group’s industry specific experience.

“MBI is keen to partner with an ambitious company such as OSS and believes the alliance will help expand our business scope to include security solutions.”

Samih Buttikhi said: “Our alliance with MBI is an important milestone in the development of our company in the UAE. Our association with an established firm such as MBI, which boasts an impressive track record, will bring us enormous benefits and channel our expertise to our target business audience. We are confident our deal with MBI will help us achieve our objective to become regional market leaders in the security sector.

“With security in the region gaining increasing focus, companies and organizations have begun to allocate higher budgets in planning for security. We see great potential for the sector in the UAE and beyond.”

OSS engages the expertise of highly trained and experienced personnel to research information as a base for diverse security solutions. The company offers a range of solutions including training, education and provision of equipment. With its highly skilled and trained staff, OSS provides services to private and public sector institutions, as well as corporate clients that aim to reduce their investment risks.

Abu Dhabi-based MBI is a major investment company with key stakes in real estate and construction, infrastructure, and industrial ventures. The company pursues an aggressive mission to enhance its contribution to the economic progress of the UAE.

Inspired by the classic “Old Victorian” theme, its architectural design evokes a timeless elegance and stylish appeal, lending more charm to an already special and fascinating experience. Combined with the high society brands it offers, Deerfields Town Square exudes a cosmopolitan air with a nostalgic touch.

Close to Abu Dhabi International Airport and not far away from the scenic Abu Dhabi Corniche, Deerfields Town Square is a one-stop leisure destination that benefits from the advantages of fast-developing vicinity rising around it. Its beautifully landscaped gardens, outdoor activities, shopping, entertainment, dining, cultural & social events are alluring attractions designed to offer year-round “quality family time”, especially for the Abu Dhabi community, residents and tourists alike.

Chemipaint has acquired ISO 9001:2000 for its high quality management system and became the first paint manufacturer in Lebanon and the Middle East Region.

In 2005 chemipaint SARl established a new Factory in the Industrial Area of Abu Dhabi and under the name of Chemipaint LLC, having it’s formulation and quality management outsourced and supported by Chemipaint SARL.

Through out the first two years Chemipaint LLC widened the range of products to complete the Painting and coating requirement of the UAE Market under the quality management of it’s headquarter in Beirut.

With Chemipaint’s dedicated personnel in all departments, being supported on all levels, we are now involved in many projects in the UAE and specified with many reputable consultants and contractors of which are:

Khatib W Alame , CCIC , Al Dar , GHQ ,GHD ,Al Jaber ,Al Geco ,ACG ,ECG ,and many others.

The Capital Club is Dubai’s premier private business club offering an elegant and welcoming ambience in which to mix and meet, to exchange ideas and to entertain guests. The Club is committed to the highest levels of comfort and cuisine, exceptional events and an unmatched level of personal service, at home and abroad.

The leading cities of the world have outstanding private clubs where leaders in business and government meet and entertain. Now Dubai has an exclusive Club that compares with the best.

The Capital Club is owned by Capital Club Limited, a single-purpose company registered under the DIFC.

The major shareholder of the company is Signature Clubs International, which is responsible for development and operation of the Club.

Dubai: 01 September, 2008 – Deerfields Town Square, the AED1 billion mixed-use project in Abu Dhabi developed by MBI,   today announced it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with French retail giant Carrefour to set up a hypermarket within the development.
According to the 20-year lease deal, the Carrefour hypermarket will span 10,000 sq metre area at the Deerfields Town Square project. The retail giant has also assured it will not open another outlet within a five km radius of the mixed use development during the lease period.
Banu Tas, General Manager of Deerfields Town Square, said: “We are delighted to enter into this alliance with Carrefour to lease our first anchor outlet within the retail component of the project. Carrefour is a strong business partner and a renowned brand. We believe the deal will result in extraordinary commercial synergy, benefiting residents of the area near our development in Abu Dhabi.”

Abu Dhabi’s retail spending is forecast to reach AED7.19 billion by 2009, according to a recent report by Retail International. At the same time, per capital gross leasable area (GLA) is expected to shoot up to 5.35 square feet in Abu Dhabi, while the UAE’s per capita GLA is expected to reach 4.38 square feet, ranking the country third highest among the GCC countries.
“The Carrefour agreement validates Abu Dhabi’s enormous retail potential as the emirate’s economy is set to remain on a sustained growth trajectory in the long term. In addition, the deal bears testimony to the appeal of Deerfields Town Square project located at Al Bahia city in Abu Dhabi, especially its retail and entertainment components across a 2.6 million sq feet area,” she added.
Scheduled for completion in 2010, Deerfields Town Square will primarily comprise over 200 retailers from varied segments. Globally renowned Colliers International is the retail consultant for the development that will primarily boast over 200 retailers from medium to upscale brands, anchor shops, retail chains, stand–alone retail carts, food courts, casual and fine dining restaurants and coffee shops, amounting to almost 80 per cent of the development.

Encompassing all dimensions of a world-class destination, the Deerfields Town Square will also comprise a one-of-its-kind bird conservatory.

Abu Dhabi: – Mubarak and Brothers Property and Financial Investments (MBI), a major investment company with key stakes in real estate and construction, infrastructure, and industrial ventures, today announced it has assigned world renowned Colliers International as its retail consultant for the AED1 billion ‘Deerfields Town Square’ mixed-use project in Abu Dhabi.
 
Colliers international, a global professional real estate consultancy with over 293 offices in 61 countries offering services in Development Consultancy & Advisory, Investment & Advisory, Property & Asset Management, Professional Valuations Services, will oversee the progress of the development that will reflect classic Victorian architecture, and feature retail, commercial, residential and hospitality components in a total build up area of 3.2 million sq feet.
 
Banu Tas, General Manager of ‘Deerfields Town Square’ said: “Colliers International is known for its outstanding track record in the delivery of consultancy on shopping centers, retail leasing and mall management services. Colliers’ expertise will set the Deerfields Town Square development on the right track and help us manage the incredible response we have received following the project’s launch and its showcasing during Cityscape Abu Dhabi 2008.”
 
At the initial stage, Colliers will be involved in assessing Deerfield Town Square’s design layout and making recommendation on specifications, positioning, development strategy for the retail areas and ensure optimal efficiency and sustainability 
 
Based on market research, analysis and experience, Colliers will advise Deerfields of the right tenant mix, zoning (such as women’s fashion, men’s fashion, kids’ apparel, accessories, entertainment and food court) and assessing the most appropriate placement of specific brands to enhance key attractions to the Mall. 
 
Colliers will also negotiate contractual terms with major anchor shops to provide Deerfields with the best balance of retailers. Additionally, Colliers will be involved in proposing long term Leasing and Management issues as well as property performance advice. 
 
Stuart Gissing, Regional Director of Colliers International said: “We are proud to partner with a prestigious firm such as MBI, which will add further value to our project portfolio. Deerfields will enter the market at a strategic time when the emirate of Abu Dhabi is expecting an increase in leasable area by 2010. The mutually beneficial relationship will create long term synergy for both organizations.”
 
Featuring retail and entertainment components across 2.2 million sq feet, ‘Deerfields Town Square’ will primarily comprise over 200 retailers from different segments, medium to upscale brands, anchor shops, retail chains, food courts, casual and fine dining restaurants as well as coffee shops. 
 
Nestled in Al Bahia area amidst new developments in Abu Dhabi such as Al Raha Beach, Yas Island, and Khalifa A and B Cities, the development will also comprise a hotel.
 
The Deerfields Town Square project is scheduled for completion in 2010.