The industrious industrialists

We profile Pakistani businessmen who have carved a niche in their respective fields in the UAE with interesting concepts and sustainable vision

Pakistan International Airlines
On this occasion, we at PIA reiterate our resolve to ensure that our collective efforts make this Country further rise and shine on the principles and foundations laid by our great leader, Quaid -e- Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah and other leaders, where people of all faiths live in harmony working together for the prosperity of Pakistan.
Pakistan International Airlines is providing traveling services to more than 20 International destinations as a National Flag Carrier and proudly representing Pakistan throughout the World. I wish for the progress and prosperity of our great Nation and Pakistan International Airlines. Long Live Pakistan. Long Live PIA. - Musharraf Rasool Cyan, President & CEO, Pakistan International Airlines
Alliott Hadi Shahid Chartered Accountants

Dr A. Hadi Shahid Senior Managing Partner
Alliott Hadi Shahid is one of the leading Chartered Accountants, Auditors and Business Advisor's firm since 1976, serving in the UAE for over 40 years. Our expertise:
Audit and Assurance
Accounting Services
Company Formation: Offshore, Freezone, and Mainland
Internal Audit
Business Valuation
Succession Planning
Business Advisory
Due Diligence
Feasibility Study
Market Research
Liquidation of Company
Management and Business Structuring
Payroll Services (WPS)
Financial Planning
Information Technology
VAT Consultancy 
Alliott Hadi Shahid Chartered Accountants offers effective and high standard professional services giving clientele total satisfaction. Moreover, each of our clientele is guided professionally, given appropriate advice to help them sustain their business growth. We have offices across Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Al Ain and internationally through our affiliation with Alliott Group, a worldwide alliance of independent accounting, law and consulting firms with more than 170 member firms with some 70 countries. We are an ISO 9001:2008 certified firm since 2003.
Considering the economic challenges in the UAE, Alliott UAE offers one free consultancy meeting on Financial Management, Business Restructuring, Budgeting, Monthly Accounting and Taxation.

Emirates Neon Group

Hanif Merchant, Managing Director
Emirates Neon Group, established in 1976, is over 40 years old and a leading company in UAE, with modern manufacturing facilities manned by an experienced management team and highly skilled workers. We started Emirates Neon in the early 1970s in the UAE and expanded from a traditional signage company to ENG Group. Emirates Neon is a diverse visual communications, infra-structure solutions and media group. With a footprint of factories and offices across 14 different countries in the GCC, Africa, and Asia region, we provide sales, technical and service support to our growing local and international customer base. Our various divisions are as follows:
Outdoor Advertising Media: We run a good share of the outdoor advertising media in the UAE and MENA region, and work with major clients across various international markets and the UAE.
Digital Signage: We do digital signage on dynamic LCDs for networks of store location like banks, hotels and fuel stations.
Signage Division: Our Signage division has done various projects like Abu Dhabi Airport, Yas Marina, Aldar Ferrari Theme Park, ADTA, Dubai Metro, Dubai Mall, Burj Residences, Burj Square, Old Town, Address Hotel, Manazel Hotel, Palace Hotel, Palm Jumeirah signage, Atlantis hotel, Emirates Tower, Jumeirah hotels, Emirates Palace and most of the up-market projects of the UAE and MENA region.
Digital Printing: We do digital printing for all large and small scale banners-fleet / vehicle graphics including light boxes, murals and other Point of Sale material.
Traffic Sign Division is an approved applicator for manufacturing of all types of road signs according to International standards.
Aluminium Casting and Fabrication Division: We run our own aluminium industries where we do aluminium fabrication and castings for gates, lamp posts, doors and railings, and have done lots of work for various housing developments in the UAE and MENA region.
Steel Fabrication Division: This division expanded very rapidly adding more covered space, men and machinery. We manufacture Gantries, Cantilevers, Guard Rails, GI Hand Rails and stainless steel work.
Signage and Graphics Consultancy: We do Signage and Graphics consultancy for various projects like Shangri La hotels, Dubai Sports City Stadium, Fairmont Hotels across the MENA region, Dubai International Airport Terminal 3, and Alexandria City Centre for MAF Properties.
Service and Maintenance Division: We have a specialised team who works 24/7 to meet the servicing and maintenance needs of our clients. 
ATWICS Group

Waqas Riaz, Managing Director & CEO
ATWICS is an emerging giant in the field of immigration consultancy and it dispels all the myths usually associated with this activity. It has brought the concept of going abroad to the doorstep of everyone, by making it more affordable and easily accessible without any cumbersome procedures. We are aiming to be the fastest growing migration consultants. ATWICS is not just a name or a company. It is a passion, a desire to grow, serve and excel. Its success story is carved by untiring hard work, dedication and adherence of its team members to its cause. For our clients ATWICS is a name, which stands for its commitment, customer care, integrity, trouble-free services and competitive prices. All this has been achievable with the grace of Almighty Allah, prayers of our parents and untiring hard work of ATWICS team members. We offer services to live, work, study, or for business or citizenship by investment in US, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Europe and Caribbean Island.
Al Zaki Engineering & Contracting Company

Syed Abdul Razzaq, Founder 
Al Zaki Engineering & Contracting Company is a forward-thinking, energetic and dynamic company founded in Abu Dhabi in the year 1981 by Syed Abdul Razzaq, and is involved in the business of Construction, Interior Décor and Maintenance. The main office is in Abu Dhabi Island on Khalifa Street, while another office and workshops are located in Musaffah. Al Zaki is ISO 9001:2008, ISO14001:2004 and ISO18001:2007 certified. Over the years, the company has undertaken many challenging projects of construction, refurbishment, fit-out and interior décor. Al Zaki has done unique engineering solutions in maintenance and have highly skilled professionals. Al Zaki staff includes engineers, architects, technicians and highly trained labour force. At Al Zaki, we believe that investment towards a sincere and dedicated team will provide impetus for creating a new paradigm of professional and responsible staff. Continuous training programmes will upgrade skills and capabilities of people working with us.
Time Electro & Contracting Co. W.L.L.

Abdul Aziz Chohan, Managing Director
Time Electro & Contracting Company W.L.L. was established in the year 1989 in the UAE. The owner of the company is Abdul Aziz Chohan, who is leading the company as the Managing Director. He was born and brought up in Pakistan, and is an expert in Overhead Transmission Line. Since inception, Chohan has strived hard and taken Time Electro to new heights with his dedication and personal involvement. The company is recognised by all the utility companies in the UAE as one of the best establishments, which is committed to quality, quantity and total customer satisfaction. It has achieved several quality and safety awards to its credit.
Currently, Time Electro is one of the leading construction companies in the UAE. Its offers quality services in High Voltage Electrical works from 33 kV up to 400 kV, Medium and High Voltage Power Distribution. In addition, it also has expertise in Mechanical and Civil works (supply, installation, testing and commissioning of HV/LV Power Distribution Equipment, Underground Cable, Overhead Lines, Street Lighting, Telecommunication Towers and Associated Civil Works on-shore and off-shore sites including oil and gas field areas). Besides, the company has its own resources for HV/AC Testing and VLF Testing from 11, 33 132, 220 and 400 kV. It is certified by ISO 9001:2008, OSHAS and environmental safety.
Aspire Worldwide Investment LLC

Dr. Munir Ahmad Chaudhary, President 
Aspire World Investments is part of the NEXL Group. The group exhibits 20 years of legacy at investment management, manufacturing, education, technical training, media, information technology, security services, agriculture, shipping, aviation, logistics, financial services, trading, human resources management, health services, management consulting and social sectors. At AWI, doing business is a unique responsibility that enables our operations with utmost professional integrity in collaboration with our friends located worldwide.
Gulf Express Travel 
Gulf Express Travel is one of the oldest and most reputed IATA approved Travel agencies in Abu Dhabi. The company is 100 per cent owned by UAE Nationals - Hilal Saeed bin Hilal Al Dhaheri and Humaid Saeed Al Dhaheri. With a small beginning in 1968, our company grew and expanded rapidly to its current size and operations; having an annual turnover of approximately Dh50 million. Gulf Express currently holds a ticket stock of 80 important airlines and cater to all segments of the market. The company boasts of 25 highly skilled and experienced personnel in the field of travel. With 25 skilled staff Gulf Express exercises a level of skill, care and diligence as expected of a first-class travel and tour operator company. Gulf Express Travel is constantly striving towards providing reliability, responsiveness, assurance and empathy to its clients.

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