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1 November, 2016 ASPIRE Investments ASPIRE INVESTMENTS MONTHLY GLOBAL SHAKEHANDS magazine Dh4.5Billion Investment to make Emirate Innovation hub for Entrepreneurs NOVEMBER 2016 UAE is captivating CHINESE buyers Aspire NEWS BEAT 01 ASPIRE Persona Dr. Munir Ahmad Ch.

2 ASPIRE Investments November, 2016 CONTENTS ASPIRE PERSONA Aspire President GLOBAL SHAKEHANDS Aspire signed MoU with MCP Aspire signed MoU with FMC WEDDING SHOWCASE Organizer: Munazza Ehtisham & Rishe LAUNCHIGN CEREMONY Of Royal Business Club AWI BUSINESS MEETINGS With Dr.Munir Ahmad Ch. ASPIRE NEWS BEAT AWI CERTIFICATES UAE is captivating Chinese buyers Dh4.5 billion investment to make Emirate innovation hub for entrepreneurs

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4 ASPIRE Investments November, 2016 ASPIRE PERSONA A restless soul, a perfectionist, a mind boggling idealist and a revered intellectual; this is how we describe Dr. Munir. His unique sense of comparison and his principle oriented persona provide for his charisma. He is known by his magnetism, audacity and commitment, that s how his friends call him MAC. MAC s impressions have casted glorious trails to follow. If someone is looking for excellence and professional accomplishment, MAC is the one to relish. As a person, he hates mediocrity and welcomes the courage to venture into the realms of impossibilities. He is a dynamic entrepreneur with a remarkable twenty years experience in several areas including industrial manufacturing, investments & services sectors. Everyone who meets this unforgettable soul desires to be friends with him. Perhaps that s the reason behind the secret of his business success. He is devoted to the certainty of the companionship. A friend of the friends and a friend indeed, his colleagues, partners, associates, co-workers, acquaints, business contacts, all end up being his friends eventually. Reliability, care, non-invasive attitude and a blissful smiley that is somehow attached to his legendary moustaches help him retain his social map. Dr. Munir Ahmad Ch. President When it comes to business, he is an admirable negotiator and a stout nerved task achiever who knows to fetch the best for his stakeholders (friends). As a goal oriented investor, he has very successfully achieved high yielding rewards and meritorious recognitions. MAC s myth doesn t end at business; he is equally active at social service with a reformist approach. His NEXL Group s CSR limb known as Savior Foundation has been at the forefront of immunization campaigns against Hepatitis while another department was actively participating in disaster relief efforts after earthquake in Pakistan and also helping youth towards sustainability through enterprise development. When MAC is down to nothing, he is always up-to something, that s what his old time acquaints tell about him. Dr. Munir s legacy spans just two decades but his accomplishments have been honored with President s Award from the President of Islamic Republic of Pakistan. Presently, he assumes his responsibilities as Chairman of the NEXL Group & Savior Foundation. He sits on the board of directors of Aspire World Investments as its President and also advises several business organizations including financial institutions and corporate entities. 04

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6 ASPIRE Investments November, 2016 The Aspire World Investments (AWI) and Midas Communications Pakistan (MCP) on Friday 23 September, 2016 signed a memorandum of understanding MoU at a ceremony in Dubai. The AWI President Dr.Munir Ahmed and the MCP CEO Nadeem Akbar signed the MoU. According to a statement, the event brought together high growth investment start-ups, international investors and successful business leaders in unique one day event, in a bid to stimulate start-ups. The event also featured key note speeches from successful entrepreneurs on networking investment opportunities and start up pitches. CEO Express Media Group Mr. IjazulHaq was the chief guest. On the occasion, The Midas Communications Pakistan was the only international 360 degree strategic communication media partner of the AWI

7 November, 2016 ASPIRE Investments Aspire signed MoU with Fast Marketing The Aspire World Investments (AWI) and Fast Marketing Consultants (FMC) 23 September, 2016 signed a memorandum of understanding MoU at a ceremony in Dubai World Trade Centre. The AWI President Dr. Munir Ahmed and the FMC CEO AsgharGoraya signed the MoU. According to a statement, the event brought together high growth investment start-ups in real estate, international investors and successful business leaders in unique one day event, in a bid to stimulate shake hands. The event also featured key note speeches from successful entrepreneurs on real estate networking investment opportunities and start up pitches.ceo Express Media Group Mr. IjazulHaq was the chief guest. On the occasion, The Midas Communications Pakistan was the only international 360 degree strategic communication media partner of the AWI. 07

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9 ASPIRE November, Investments 2016 ASPIRE November, Investments 2016 WEDDING SHOWCASE Organizer: Munazza Ehtisham & Rishe President AWI visits Wedding Showcase in Dubai, a signature event under Megaline umbrella. PROPERTY SHOW Dr. Munir Ahmad, President AWI & Megaline received IPS insignia from Consul General of Pakistan. Megaline was at the forefront to organize Pakistan pavilion at International Property Show in World Trade Center Dubai 01 09

10 ASPIRE Investments November, 2016 Launching Ceremony of Royal Business Club President AWI with HH Sheikh Khalifa bin Khalid Al Hammad at the occasion of the launching ceremony of Royal Business Club in Dubai. Mr. Naeem Jamil & H.E Mr. Yousuf Darwish Al Haddad were also present. Dr. Munir Ahmad shares lighter moments with His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Khalid Al Hammad at RBC Launch Event in Dubai 01 10

11 ASPIRE November, Investments 2016 ASPIRE November, Investments 2016 BUSINESS Meeting President AWI received honorable Mr. Patroclos Georghiou, the president of Patroclos Group from European Cyprus at his office in Dubai. Dignitaries discussed about the means of possible cooperation in the large scale capital investments and real estate development joint ventures

12 ASPIRE Investments November, 2016 AWI Business Delegates from U.K & Pakistan AWI business delegates from U.K. & Pakistan called upon H.E Mr. Khaled Ahmed Mohammed Yousef Al Khoori, member BOD of AWI at his office in Dubai. Dr. Munir Ahmad escorted distinguished guests as they discussed various means of possible cooperation to boost bilateral investments 01 12

13 ASPIRE November, Investments 2016 ASPIRE November, Investments 2016 AWI President Meeting with Mr. Mark McKenna President AWI with Mr. Mark McKenna, president Walton Global Investments Ltd from Canada at Emirates Palace Abu Dhabi

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16 ASPIRE November, Investments 2016 ASPIRE November, Investments 2016 UAE is Captivating Chinese Buyers Indeed, the UAE may have a dry climate but to Chinese property investors, it s a veritable oasis of opportunity brimming with attractive pricing, world-beating yields, and a potential to develop into a global business and tourism hub in the coming years. Furthermore, this latest sign of the growing presence of Chinese buyers in the UAE shows that it s not flash-in-the-pan trend. Rather, the stellar receipts recorded in H are part of a long-term driving trend through which demand from Chinese buyers is becoming more dominant in the UAE market. Chinese population in Dubai alone hit 230,000 in 2015 up 53% compared to 150,000 Chinese in Apart from market cycles, average yields of close to 6% on UAE property are just too good for investors to ignore. Average yields in Dubai alone is estimated to be 8% to 10%5, compared to the 2%-3% returns in hub cities like Hong Kong, Singapore, and London. 5 factors behind the UAE s compelling longterm growth Chinese investors are some of the savviest on the bloc, and seeing them position themselves to ride the UAE wave is a pretty solid cue worth noting. We shed light on the five factors driving the UAE s multi-faceted long-term growth story: $273 million that s how much Chinese buyers invested in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) during H Enticing UAE market conditions captures Chinese attention Current market conditions in the UAE are primed to keep this trend rolling. Real estate prices have come off in recent years 15% y-o-y in 2015 alone, according to the IMF but monthly tracking by UAEbased property consultancy Valustrat through Q1 & Q shows buyers are increasingly seeing opportunities in the market and strong chances of a rebound, with stronger sales at key projects and signs of recovering prices in recent months.3 #1: Dubai s 2020 Expo set to drive property price growth The World Expo event due to be held between October 2020 and April 2021 in Dubai is expected to be a huge catalyst for price growth. With 25 million visitors anticipated to converge in Dubai for this spectacular event 70% who are expected to be international visitors the UAE government is pulling out all stops to ensure its success.7 Already, the Dubai government has invested billions of dollars into its economy to build infrastructure for the event8, and just as it has for host cities in the past improved infrastructure will create value for property investors

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18 ASPIRE November, Investments 2016 ASPIRE November, Investments 2016 DUBAI // Dubai is to invest Dh4.5bn to make the emirate an innovation hub for global technology businesses and entrepreneurs. The landmark development in the initiative will be a massive new centre of communications and technology facilities at 150,000 square metres, the size of 21 football pitches.the investment will also fund the expansion of Dubai Design District to include an arts and creativity community, and incubation centres for innovative entrepreneurs in the free zones. The initiative is also aimed at encouraging small to medium start-ups at a time when their funding has been restricted by some traditional bank lenders. It is thought most of the investment will be in developments close to the existing free zones of Dubai Internet City, Dubai Media City and Knowledge Village, at the heart of Dubai s premier commercial and residential zones. The plan was announced at a ceremony on Monday to mark the 15th anniversary of DIC, the first non-industrial free zone, attended by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, the Vice President and Ruler of Dubai. Dubai Internet City has supported the transformation of our national economy into a knowledge economy, Sheikh Mohammed said. We have kept pace with great changes in technology. Now the time has come for Internet City to become a creator of change. The future will belong to those who dare to take new paths. Recently we announced a national vision and a strategic plan on innovation, because this is how we will unlock added value for our nation. Today we announce a new bundle of initiatives that will make us the innovation capital for more than two billion people who live in the region around us. Sheikh Mohammed also urged the private sector to contribute more to establishing the UAE as a destination and capital for innovation. Our innovation facilities will soon open their doors to every talented pioneer, whether they are from the UAE, from the Arab world, or any other nation around the globe, he said. The aim is to attract the best minds to develop tools, create content, conduct research and develop applications. We will connect them with opportunity in the smartest innovation environment in the world, he said. Mohammad Al Gergawi, the Minister for Cabinet Affairs and chairman of Dubai Holding, said DIC, funded originally by a $200m loan from HSBC, was the first of the knowledge-based free zones that have become the hallmark of the emirate. Now those free zones employ 70,000 people in 4,500 companies. It was a calculated risk at the time, but it has put Dubai and the UAE on the right path to becoming a high-tech leader in the internet and communications, and it has been emulated by many other countries. When the new developments are completed, nearly a million square metres of Dubai s free zones will be dedicated to innovation and incubation of new entrepreneurial concepts. Mr Al Gergawi said the new fund would be used to support youth, for small business innovation and the creation of technical clusters that would make Dubai an innovation capital. He said the vision to create DIC was Sheikh Mohammed s. He took me to the desert one day and showed me a place where people had lived 3,500 years ago. He said they made an innovative economy, and so shall we

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