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Calendar |
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May |
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15-17 May 2009
WEF on the Middle East
24 May 2009
Monaco Grand Prix
25-26 May 2009
Building Rapport
27-28 May 2009
It’s Emotional Intelligence |
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June |
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2-3 June 2009
Writing Advantage
7 June 2009
Turkish Grand Prix
21 June 2009
British Grand Prix
21-25 June 2009
INSEAD/Mubadala Managers Boot Camp
22-23 June 2009
Presentation Skills
28 June 2009
German Grand Prix |
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For more information on L&D training courses (listed in blue) contact: Hind Younis Al Shamsi (halshamsi@
mubadala.ae) |
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Next issue |
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To submit information for the next issue, please contact Mary Hayes mhayes@mubadala.ae |
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Mubadala's
inaugural bond issuance
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By Rather Pether, Communications
Thursday 23rd April was an important milestone in the development and evolution of Mubadala. Not only did we publish our first ever annual report, we also embarked on a roadshow – a series of investor meetings targeting fixed income investors in the US, Europe and the UAE – with the objective of establishing a Global Medium Term Note program. This process started a year ago when we achieved our credit ratings. It was always our intention to diversify our funding sources and attract international investors.
The roadshow team consisted of Waleed Al Mokarrab Al Muhairi (COO), Carlos Obeid (CFO), Matthew Hurn (Executive Director, Treasury), Derek Rozycki (Executive Director, PCF) and Ali Najafbagy (Manager, Treasury). An intense schedule saw the team visiting six cities across three continents in seven days, with meetings ranging from one-on-one investor meetings to group lunches.
Business units across the company were actively involved in pulling together the base prospectus while legal, communications and finance were all involved in the review process. It was a real team effort and we should be proud of setting the standard for the region in terms of discipline, transparency, corporate governance and accountability.
On the roadshow, we explained the credit qualities of Abu Dhabi, Mubadala’s board composition and our Government link, and the unique way in which Mubadala operates. We had a positive response from investors and achieved significant distribution in Europe and the US. The issue was heavily oversubscribed – we sold US$1.25 billion of five year bonds and $500 million of 10 year bonds, although we achieved a total order book in excess of US$9 billion.
To have successfully established Mubadala in the global debt capital markets at this time highlights investor confidence and is recognition of our credit strength. Like the annual report, the issuance reflects our ongoing commitment to transparency in relation to our investment strategy, finances and operations.
To hear more about the bonds
program directly from Carlos Obeid and Matthew Hurn, watch
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Massa visits Mubadala |
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Felipe Massa, Ferrari’s top driver, takes time to give autographs and pose for pictures at a recent visit to Mubadala. |
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Improving communication from the inside out |
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Many times, you are the first person at Mubadala that people meet or talk to. Their interaction with you forms their first impression of Mubadala, so you have the opportunity to establish our reputation as a professional company.
Suggested greetings |
If you’re setting up voicemail for the first time and don’t know what to say in your greeting, try one of the suggestions below.
Greeting #1
This is Abdulla Al Shamsi in Mubadala's ICT unit. I'm sorry I missed your call but please leave me a message and I'll be happy call you back. If you need immediate assistance, please call 02 413 0000 and ask for Mohammed Balfaqh. Thank you for calling.
Greeting #2
Thank you for calling. This is Mariam Al Shamsi in Mubadala's ICT unit. I'm in the office today but away from my desk. If you need immediate assistance, please call Mohammed Balfaqh at 02 413 0000. Otherwise, please leave a brief message and your number and I'll call you when I return. |
There are many ways to establish a good first impression, and the simple things that you may not even think of have a big impact, such as answering your phone, setting up voicemail, and responding to people promptly.
If you’re at your desk, take time to answer your phone. If you haven’t set-up your voicemail, take a few minutes to record a greeting. Using voicemail will save you time and facilitate enhanced communication. If you have any questions when setting it up, contact the Help Desk, 02 404 5500, or helpdesk@injazat.com.
Once you’ve set up your voicemail, check your messages regularly, and respond to people promptly, which usually means within one business day.
Going out of town?
Before going on leave, the last thing you should do is to update your voicemail and email so people know you’re not in the office. If you prefer, you can auto-forward your calls to your cell phone or a colleague.
To forward your phone
Just press “CFwdALL”, dial the number you want to forward your calls to, and hang up.
Voicemail greeting
Hi you’ve reached Mariam Al Shamsi in Mubadala’s ICT unit. I’ll be out of the office until May 17 with limited access to voicemail. If you need assistance before then, please call Mohammed Balfaqh at 02 413 0000, or email him at name@mubadala.ae.
If you’d like to leave a message I’ll return your call when I return on May 17.
Email message
Thank you for your email. I will be out of the office on leave until Sunday, May 17 with limited access to email. If you need assistance before then, please contact Mohammed Balfaqh at name@mubadala.ae or 02 413 0000.
Communications is one of the
four themes for 2009, and voicemail and email are communication
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Media
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By Hanan
Harhara, Communications
26 April 2009
Mubadala & Occidental Sign Agreement for the Bahrain Field Development
Mubadala Oil & Gas and Occidental Petroleum Corporation (Oxy) have announced the signing of a Development and Production Sharing Agreement (DPSA) with the National Oil and Gas Authority of Bahrain (NOGA) for the further development of the Bahrain Field.
This collaboration marks another step forward in Mubadala Oil and Gas’ strategy to develop a top international oil and gas unit focused on exploration and development projects in the Middle East, North Africa and South East Asia.
Under this agreement, Oxy will hold a 48-percent interest, with Mubadala holding a 32-percent interest and a subsidiary of NOGA holding the remaining 20-percent. A Joint Operating Company will be formed to serve as the project operator, and development activities will begin immediately. |
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18 April 2009
Mubadala Announces Kor Hotel Management and Its Viceroy Hotels, Resorts & Residences As Luxury Hotel Operator On Sowwah Island
MREH announced Kor Hotel Management as the hotel operator of a five-star luxury hotel on Sowwah Island, the core of Abu Dhabi’s new Central Business District as designated by the Urban Planning Council in its visionary Plan Abu Dhabi 2030.
Viceroy Abu Dhabi will be a deluxe business hotel comprising up to 250 hotel guest rooms and suites, as well as branded residences. |
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15 April 2009
Sowwah Island Designated As Investment Zone
MREH announced that Sowwah Island has been classified as an Investment Zone by Abu Dhabi’s Executive Council.
Sowwah Island’s Investment Zone status enables UAE and GCC Nationals to purchase freehold land on the Island. It also enables international investors to obtain long term musataha rights over land and long term leases over individual units and floors in buildings within the zone |
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14 April 2009
Mubadala Real Estate & Hospitality and Rosewood Hotels & Resorts Announce Rosewood Abu Dhabi
MREH signed a management contract with Rosewood Hotels & Resorts for a new business hotel on Sowwah Island.
Opening in early 2012, Rosewood Abu Dhabi will be a 34-story hotel offering approximately 190 guest rooms and suites and approximately 140 serviced residences. |
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12 April 2009
Sowwah Square Awarded First Leed Core and Shell Gold Pre-Certification in Abu Dhabi
MREH announced that Sowwah Square, the flagship Grade ‘A’ commercial development on Sowwah Island, is the first integrated development in Abu Dhabi to achieve LEED Core and Shell (LEED-CS) Gold pre-certification by the US Green Building Council (USGBC).
LEED is the internationally recognized US benchmark for the design, construction and operation of high performance green buildings.
The award recognizes Mubadala’s declared environmentally sustainable goals and intentions of the Sowwah Square design, which achieved points across all categories of LEED-CS criteria including site sustainability, water efficiency, energy and atmosphere, materials and resources, indoor environmental quality, and innovation and design process. |
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