1. Think of a Solution Think of Al Barza Consulting…….
January 2013

2. Dream Big
Most organizations, world records, new products or services, and remarkable achievements began as a figment of someone's imagination. Somebody had a thought that turned into a dream. That dream grew even as the dreamer was being ridiculed and told to "get real.“ - from Jim Clemmer's article, "Yield of Dreams’’

3. About us
Our Vision
To emerge as a World class Consulting Company providing innovative business solutions to clients
Our Mission
To be world class sustainable company focused on best consultancy practices confirming to international standards with a unique lead approach , target oriented
Objectives
To play a catalytic role in furthering the industrial progress in Oman and foster the development of SME in particular.
To provide consultancy services in Market research , Business Plans and feasibility studies, Financial Advisory Services and all the other aspects relating to industry promotion
To help set up manufacturing units and services from concept to Commissioning
To build unique advantages for our clients to ensure success in their businesses
To organise and conduct Entrepreneurship and Skill Development Programmes to Entrepreneurs

4. Pre Investment Services
Project Identification
Market Research, Market Potential Surveys/demand forecasting
Raw Material Availability Surveys
Industry Sector Surveys
Preparation of Project Profiles
Selection of a project/Service
Business Plans Preparation for the selected project
Technology Sourcing, Management Company Sourcing
Entry strategies
Services from Concept to Commissioning on a Turnkey Basis
Hand holding and project management services
for setting up new manufacturing units/services and through commercial operations

5. Consultancy Services for Existing Units/Services
Strategy for achieving substantial growth
improving efficiency, consider strategic alternatives to achieve growth
To challenge every assumption to build new vision, mission, strategy, objectives, goals, processes, performance measurements. The services include Strategy, HR, Recruitment, Training, Incubation of projects, company representation, turnaround and change management, BPR, financial and capital structuring, raising finance, structuring and enabling Joint ventures, due diligence of projects, feasibility studies, project reports, market research, business plans etc. 
Strategic and Proven Financial Advisory Services
Capital Restructuring
Organisation Restructuring
Business Process Reengineering
Project Evaluation and Feasibility Studies
Project Appraisals
Mergers & Acquisitions
Private Placement of Equity/Debt
Loan Syndication
Turnaround strategy Study suggesting diversification/modernisation
Project monitoring

6. Consultancy Services for Hotel management
A unique brand of Oman, Hotel management Company (HMC) with international franchise and focus
Local knowledge of culture/ traditions – the key to success in the hospitality industry;
Can provide total solutions covering financing advisory, areas of operations, future developments & recruitment
Ability to raise finance within specific terms and conditions;
Efficient contacts with the related government offices and ministries and pension funds
Demonstrated fund raising expertise
Qualified/experienced experts (more than 30 years of experience) in running hotels as our associate consultants
Comprehensive data bank;
Possibility of developing indigenous brand;
Knowledge in recruiting best talent possible;
Links with regional and International tour operators to canvass business for the hotel.
POSSIBLE AREAS OF COOPERATION
As advisors to the owners in preparing the Complete Business Plan
Preparation of Teasers and raise finance
To collaborate with the best management company and set up the project on turnkey basis

7. Consultancy Services For Banks and Financial Institutions and Government Organisations
Project Appraisals
Islamic Banking Services
Valuation of Assets
Appraising Industrial projects for Banks and Financial institutions
Revival  studies and development of Rehabilitation  Packages for Sick Units
Resolution of Non performance Assets 
Impact Assessment studies of various schemes of Goverment
Status Studies on various Industry Sectors
Industry Potential Studies

8. Infrastructure Planning
Assessing locational advantages
Planning infrastructure facilities
Preparing project feasibility reports
Exploration of Public Private Equity Participation
Monitoring project implementation
Al Barza is currently involved
in the Sultanate’s prestigious Train Project between with Ministry of Transport in association with Dorsch gruppe, Germany . please refer to for details.
Dairy Project with the Ministry of Agriculture in association with Sophia Consulting, Italy. Please refer to for details

9. Environmental Consultancy Services
Conducting EIA studies
Municipal/Sewage waste treatment plants
Turnkey Execution of Effluent Treatment Plants
Pollution Prevention
Risk Analysis and Disaster Management
Environmental Engineering Services
Corporate Social Responsibility

10. Energy management
Energy Audit, energy efficiency and conservation in industries
Energy Policy Studies
Rural Electrification Studies
Feasibility of Renewable Energy Systems particularly the Solar Energy Green solutions
Clean Technology

11. Development Programmes
Al Barza can conduct development programs, seminars, and workshops in major cities in GCC addressed to entrepreneurs, corporates, business persons, executives, financial institutions, Banks, and development agencies. The topics covered are:
Entrepreneurship Development programmes
Skill Development programmes
Business plans preparation and financial modeling
Finance for non finance executives
Working capital management
Project Financing and Appraisal for banks
NPA management for banks
Renewable Energy technologies and Green solutions
Investment opportunities in Engineering. Electronics, pharmaceuticals,
IT and ITES, Tourism, Hotel and Education and new innovative projects etc

12. Consultancy Services in IT
We offer a variety of IT services which include the following
Customized Software Development on various Platforms
Corporate Trainings on basic IT and IT applications
Marketing of Software
We also have collaborations with reputed software developers and 
vendors who provide other high end services in the field of IT

13. HR & Management Consulting
Talent Acquisition
Recruitment process outsourcing
Permanent Staffing
Temp Staffing
Campus Hiring
Turnkey Assignment
People Development
Consulting
Executive Compensation
HR Function Effectiveness
Research and Surveys

14. Team Members-Saleh Ahmed Al Badi
A business leader with MBA from U.K, equipped with more than 27 years in Corporate sector, Government firms & Banking sector
Financed projects of $1b to 3b - (single bank financing Up-to 100m financing) .
Chairman of N A S International LLC.
Chairman of Donauer Al Badi Gulf LLC.
Chairman of Executive Committee & M.D of Hotel Management Company.
Board Member of a Real Estate Development Company
Member of investment committee of Oman Chamber of Commerce.
Member of Ministry of commerce for SME’s committee.
Member of businessmen Committees between Oman and different countries Oman- Qatar, Oman - UAE, Oman – Tunisia etc.
Ex CEO, of an Investment Holding Co. & Ex CFO of a leading waste water treatment company in Oman and was running a $ 3 billion investment.
Featured in Oman Daily among the 40 Top Business Leaders in Oman.
Permanent Speaker for SME’s in the region.

15. Team Members- Saleh Al badi
Demonstrated capabilities:
Port project, Refinery project Financing in Oman
A Poly Propylene Project Financing in Oman
Fertilizer Project Financing in Oman
Infrastructure Projects Financing
Industrial Projects Financing
Refinancing of LNG Project in Oman
Setting up of Green Field Projects worth 3 billion US$
Specialised in concession agreements, usufruct agreements, Agency agreements, Policy Procedures, setting up and approving policies for huge infrastructure projects
Fund raising and financing of projects from 100 million US$ to 1 billion US$
Designed, Developed HR Systems and Processes for a 3 billion US$ investment company

16. Team Members- V. Sridharan
V. Sridharan – Senior Vice President
Over 32 years experience in the area of Management Consultancy & Corporate Finance.
Worked for nearly 25 years with ITCOT Consultancy Services, India which is a firm promoted by the leading financial institutions in India to render professional consultancy services in the areas of Project Appraisals, Market Research, Feasibility Studies, Valuation of enterprises and assets and a host of other services for the promotion of industries.
Was Head of Projects and Corporate Finance in the Investment Management Group of Oman Arab Bank, Sultanate of Oman
Was Senior Vice President Corporate Finance in Fincorp before joining Al Barza
Involved with a number of Rights Issues and IPOs in the Sultanate apart from other advisory assignments.
Holds a post graduate honors degree in Economics (M.A. Honors) with specialization in Project Appraisal from BITS Pilani, India.

17. Team Members-V.Sridharan
Fund raising for an Electrical Transformer Mfg Companyin Oman IPO-RO 12 Million
Fund raising for a Private Equity Fund in Oman- RO 12 Million
Financial modeling, Debt Placement Memorandum and loan syndication for a college in Oman
Arranged term loan and seed capital for a project relating to the manufacture of High Quality Concrete Masonary Units (HQCMU) in India
Arranged term loan for a project relating to industrial Gases in India
Involved in project financing for a Multi-media Contact Centre project
Involved in a number of project appraisal studies including Real Estate Development and 3-4 star hotels

18. Team Member V.Sridharan- Demonstrated Experience
Successfully launched a Private Equity Fund in Oman with a target size of RO 20 Million. The Fund had its First Closure at RO12 Million and is fully operational now.
actively involved in building a pipeline of projects for PE investment by the Fund
Loan syndication for RO 10 Million for a reputed College in Oman
Private Equity Placement for a leading Telecom Company based in African Region
Placement of Private Equity in the Hospital and Tourism and Hospitality Sector
Privatisation of a leading glass manufacturing company owned by the Ministry of Finance, Govt of Oman
Divestment of stake in a baby food manufacturing company
Financial advisory and issue management in US$40mm of a transformer Mfg Company IPO
Financial advisory and issue management in a leading Poultry products Co- US$13mm rights issue

19. Team Member V.Sridharan- Demonstrated Experience
Financial & marketing advisory in a leading Contracting company US$10mm IPO
Financial advisory and issue management of a leading Investment Holding Company -US$8mm rights issue
Financial advisory and issue management of a leading Packaging Company
Financial advisory and issue management of a leasing Finance Company
Financial advisory and issue management of Filters Mfg Company
Financial advisory and issue management of a Financial services Company
Assignments handled by Sridharan with respect to Industry Promotion include the following:
A study for the Fund for Development of Youth Projects (Sharakah), Oman to revamp its operations in the year 2005

20. Team Member V. Sridharan- Demonstrated Experience
In-depth Economic Analysis on the Status of Roller Flour Mill Industry in Tamil Nadu (India) with a major emphasis on the demand supply situation to derive at a policy decision for further financing of the industry
Statewide study in India to assess the demand supply position for Industrial Gases
Study on “Consultancy Capabilities in Tamil Nadu and Pondicherry” a study sponsored by the “Department of Scientific and Industrial Research”(DSIR), India
Techno Economic Feasibility Study for a manufacturer of Bubble Gum and Chewing Gum (Gum India Ltd.) and suggested restructuring of their existing operations
Study relating to Industrial Potentialities of Maharashtra, India
Several other feasibility studies and project appraisals

21. Team Members- Neeraj Menon
Neeraj Menon –Business Director
A result oriented professional with more than 10 years of experience in Business Development, Training & I.T sector
Specialized in Strategic Planning, Sales &Distribution, Business Development, Client Relationship Management
Strong business acumen with skills to drive new business through conceptualising strategies, augmenting & streamlining networks, implementing product promotions etc 
currently associated with Nakheel Al Shamal International llc as Business Director.
CORE COMPETENCIES
 Sales Distribution

22. Team Members- Neeraj Menon
Profit Centre Management
Formulating business plans / strategies for maximizing profitability & realise organizational goals.
 Business Development
 Client Relationship Management

23. Team Members-Ms. Arwa Moosa
Graduate In Business Administration from Modern College
More than six years of experience in Hotel Management Services
Demonstrated experience in Entrepreneurship
Secretarial Assistance in Hotel Management Company
In addition to the above personnel, Al Barza Consulting Company works with a number of experts in specific disciplines.

24. Our Associate Consultants
1) National Engineering, Environmental, Management & Technical
Services, Neemtech
P.O.Box: 5657, Dubai –UAE
Tel: , Fax:
Website: &
2) Sophia Consulting, Via Cipro, , Rome, Italy
Fax:

25. Our Associate Consultants
3) Donauer Al Badi Gulf LLC, Renewable Energy Specialists 4) Dorsch Gruppe , consulting and engineering partners for industrial clients Dorsch Consult Abu Dhabi Office Salam Street P.O. Box 26417Abu Dhabi, UAE Tel.:

26. Contact us
Albarza Consulting Company LLC, P.O.Box 721, PC 115 Madinat Sultan Qaboos Sultanate of Oman Tel. : Fax : Contact Person: V.Sridharan, Senior Vice President, Mobile:

27. Our Customers

28. Thank You