1. Business climate for the French business community of the UAE June 2013

2. 130618-FBC and FBG survey v1 DUB 2 100208-FBC and FBG survey v1 as presented Respondents’ profile representative of the French Business Community Source: FBC-FBG survey Apr 2013, N=69

3. 130618-FBC and FBG survey v1 DUB 3 100208-FBC and FBG survey v1 as presented Respondents together employ over 10,000 persons in the UAE, including ~2% Emirati Source: FBC-FBG survey Apr 2013, N=69

4. 130618-FBC and FBG survey v1 DUB 4 100208-FBC and FBG survey v1 as presented Respondents are significant contributor to the UAE economy with AED10B sales including 60% export Source: FBC-FBG survey Apr 2013, N=69

5. 130618-FBC and FBG survey v1 DUB 5 100208-FBC and FBG survey v1 as presented The French community is increasingly optimistic about the business climate Source: FBC-FBG survey Apr 2013, N=69

6. 130618-FBC and FBG survey v1 DUB 6 100208-FBC and FBG survey v1 as presented The UAE did particularly well in 2012 2013 results 2012 results Source: FBC-FBG survey Apr 2013, N=69

7. 130618-FBC and FBG survey v1 DUB 7 100208-FBC and FBG survey v1 as presented Relatively stable price and profitability Source: FBC-FBG survey Apr 2013, N=69

8. 130618-FBC and FBG survey v1 DUB 8 100208-FBC and FBG survey v1 as presented Continuation of high investment and recruitment trends Source: FBC-FBG survey Apr 2013, N=69

9. 130618-FBC and FBG survey v1 DUB 9 100208-FBC and FBG survey v1 as presented Respondents are overwhelmingly positive on the future prospect of the region Source: FBC-FBG survey Apr 2013, N=69

10. 130618-FBC and FBG survey v1 DUB 10 100208-FBC and FBG survey v1 as presented Top challenges are regional stability, Asian competition, government regulations and HR Source: FBC-FBG survey Apr 2013, N=69

11. 130618-FBC and FBG survey v1 DUB Beyond GCC, Iraq and Turkey are the top priority markets for expansion Source: FBC-FBG survey Apr 2013, N=69

12. 130618-FBC and FBG survey v1 DUB 12 100208-FBC and FBG survey v1 as presented BACK UPS FROM PREVIOUS EDITIONS

13. 130618-FBC and FBG survey v1 DUB Respondents recommend eight key actions to increase manufacturing FDI in the UAE The UAE is keen to accelerate the development of manufacturing in the country. Which of the following initiatives would be most effective to achieve this objective in your sector? Source: Bain & FBC survey of foreign investors in the UAE, Feb 2012, N=87

14. 130618-FBC and FBG survey v1 DUB 14 100208-FBC and FBG survey v1 as presented Although strong by regional standards, the UAE business environment is not world-class on six dimensions Source: FBC-FBG survey Jan 2010 Back up from 2011 survey

15. 130618-FBC and FBG survey v1 DUB 15 100208-FBC and FBG survey v1 as presented The UAE – especially Dubai – remains the preferred location for a regional headquarter Source: FBC-FBG survey Jan 2010 Back up from 2011 survey