MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

10.10.2012

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

AL AQILI GROUP LLC

 

 

Registered Office :

Oud Metha Tower, 10th Floor, Oud Metha Road, Karama Area, P O Box 1496, Dubai

 

 

Country :

United Arab Emirates 

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

17.07.1993

 

 

Com. Reg. No.:

41019, Dubai

 

 

Legal Form :

Limited Liability Company

 

 

Line of Business :

Subject operates through several divisions

·         Al Aqili Trading Division

·         Al Aqili Manufacturing Division

·         Al Aqili Services Division

 

 

No. of Employees :

950 employees

 

RATING & COMMENTS

 

MIRA’s Rating :

Ba

 

RATING

STATUS

PROPOSED CREDIT LINE

41-55

Ba

Overall operation is considered normal. Capable to meet normal commitments.

Satisfactory

 


 

Status :

Good

Payment Behaviour :

Regular

Litigation :

Clear

 

NOTES:

Any query related to this report can be made on e-mail: infodept@mirainform.com while quoting report number, name and date.

 

ECGC Country Risk Classification List – June 30th, 2012

 

Country Name

Previous Rating

(31.03.2012)

Current Rating

(30.06.2012)

United Arab Emirates 

A2

A2

 

Risk Category

ECGC Classification

Insignificant

 

A1

Low

 

A2

Moderate

 

B1

High

 

B2

Very High

 

C1

Restricted

 

C2

Off-credit

 

D

 


 

United Arab Emirates - ECONOMIC OVERVIEW

 

The UAE has an open economy with a high per capita income and a sizable annual trade surplus. Successful efforts at economic diversification have reduced the portion of GDP based on oil and gas output to 25%. Since the discovery of oil in the UAE more than 30 years ago, the UAE has undergone a profound transformation from an impoverished region of small desert principalities to a modern state with a high standard of living. The government has increased spending on job creation and infrastructure expansion and is opening up utilities to greater private sector involvement. In April 2004, the UAE signed a Trade and Investment Framework Agreement with Washington and in November 2004 agreed to undertake negotiations toward a Free Trade Agreement with the US, however, those talks have not moved forward. The country's Free Trade Zones - offering 100% foreign ownership and zero taxes - are helping to attract foreign investors. The global financial crisis, tight international credit, and deflated asset prices constricted the economy in 2009. UAE authorities tried to blunt the crisis by increasing spending and boosting liquidity in the banking sector. The crisis hit Dubai hardest, as it was heavily exposed to depressed real estate prices. Dubai lacked sufficient cash to meet its debt obligations, prompting global concern about its solvency. The UAE Central Bank and Abu Dhabi-based banks bought the largest shares. In December 2009 Dubai received an additional $10 billion loan from the emirate of Abu Dhabi. The economy is expected to continue a slow rebound. Dependence on oil, a large expatriate workforce, and growing inflation pressures are significant long-term challenges. The UAE''s strategic plan for the next few years focuses on diversification and creating more opportunities for nationals through improved education and increased private sector employment.

 

Source : CIA

 


SUMMARY

 

Company Name                                    : AL AQILI GROUP LLC

Also Known As                                     : AL AQILI GROUP OF COMPANIES

Country of Origin                                   : Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Legal Form                                           : Limited Liability Company - LLC

Registration Date                                  : 17th July 1993

Commercial Registration Number           : 41019, Dubai

Trade Licence Number                           : 231398

Chamber Membership Number               : 27773

Issued Capital                                       : UAE Dh 3,000,000

Paid up Capital                                     : UAE Dh 3,000,000

Total Workforce                                     : 950

Activities                                               : Subject operates through several divisions (see below for details)

Financial Condition                                : Undetermined

Payments                                             : Nothing detrimental uncovered

Person Interviewed                                : Atif Othman, Legal Advisor

 

 

 


 

COMPANY NAME

 

AL AQILI GROUP LLC

 

 

ALSO KNOWN AS

 

AL AQILI GROUP OF COMPANIES

 

 

company ADDRESS

 

Registered & Physical Address

Building            : Oud Metha Tower, 10th Floor

Street               : Oud Metha Road

Area                 : Karama Area

PO Box                        : 1496

Town                : Dubai

Country : United Arab Emirates

Telephone         : (971-4) 3248000

Facsimile          : (971-4) 3248080

Mobile              : (971-50) 6783197

Email                : aqili@emirates.net.ae / info@aqili.com

 

Premises

Subject operates from a large suite of offices that are rented and located in the Central Business Area of Dubai.

 

 

KEY PRINCIPALS

 

     Name                                                                                               Position

 

·       Mohamed Saleh Al Aqili                                                                    Managing Director

 

·       Mohamed Saeed Al Aqili                                                                   Director

 

·       Mohamed Yusuf                                                                               Director

 

·       Sikander Khan                                                                                  Director

 

·       Mansour Khodjasteh                                                             General Manager

 

·       Osama Al Sayyad                                                                             Commercial Manager

 

·       M Gottam                                                                                         Sales Manager

 

·       Tawfiq Ibrahim                                                                                  Public Relations Manager

 

·       Mohamed Barakat                                                                             Administration Manager

 

·       Guttam Manoj                                                                                   Finance Manager

 

·       Atif Othman                                                                                      Legal Advisor

 

 

LEGAL FORM & OWNERS

 

Date of Establishment  : 17th July 1993

 

Legal Form                  : Limited Liability Company - LLC

 

Commercial Reg. No.   : 41019, Dubai

Trade Licence No.        : 231398 (Expires 16/06/2013)

 

Chamber Member No.  : 27773

 

Issued Capital              : UAE Dh 3,000,000

 

Paid up Capital            : UAE Dh 3,000,000

 

Name of Shareholder (s)                                                    

·       Mohamed Saleh Al Aqili

·       Mohamed Saeed Al Aqili

 

 

AFFILIATED COMPANIES

 

Subject is a member of the Al Aqili Group of Companies, which was established in 1976 and is now an international business house, which pursues business activities primarily in the Gulf, Iran, Turkey, Central Asia and the Indian Sub-Continent through its strong presence and extensive network of alliances.

 

The Al Aqili family has a long tradition of business activities in trading, manufacturing and services, spanning over fifty years. Founded by Mr Mohamed Saleh Al Aqili, the Group metamorphosed when the current Vice Chairman and C.E.O. Mr. Mohammed Saeed Al Aqili took over the reins. The Group has since then grown into a large diversified organization.

 

The Al Aqili Group of Companies consists of the following concerns:

 

·       Aqili Flooring LLC

Pyramids Centre, 3rd Floor, Office No. 310

Umm Hureir Road

Oud Metha

PO Box: 31558

Dubai

Tel: (971-4) 3377717

Fax: (971-4) 3370379

Email: aqili@emirates.net.ae

 

·       Aqili Information Systems LLC

PO Box: 33152

Dubai

Tel: (971-4) 3557664

Fax: (971-4) 3592119

Email: ais@emirates.net.ae

 

·       Aqili Technical & Industrial Services

PO Box: 1496

Dubai

Tel: (971-4) 3965566

Fax: (971-4) 3964289

Email: tom@aqili.com

 

·       Dubai Gulf Centre Trading

PO Box: 1496

Dubai

Tel: (971-4) 3965566

Fax: (971-4) 3963469

Email: ykoohiji@aqili.com

 

·       Falcon Industries LLC

PO Box: 10706

Dubai

Tel: (971-4) 2858890

Fax: (971-4) 2863132

Email: gcsci@emirates.net.ae

 

·       Gulf Soap & Chemical Industries LLC

PO Box: 10706

Dubai

Tel: (971-4) 2858110

Fax: (971-4) 2852292

Email: gcsci@emirates.net.ae

 

·       Koohiji Group

PO Box: 51304

Dubai

Tel: (971-4) 3524162

Fax: (971-4) 3525645

Email: koohiji@emirates.net.ae

 

·       Middle East Abrasives

PO Box: 62140

Dubai

Tel: (971-4) 3241400

Fax: (971-4) 3241213

Email: raja@emirates.net.ae

 

·       Secure Transport

PO Box: 29310

Dubai

Tel: (971-4) 2825376

Fax: (971-4) 2827692

Email: secure@emirates.net.ae

 

·       Maqilies LLC

PO Box: 1496

     Dubai

 

·       New National Marketing & Trading LLC

PO Box: 24842

Dubai

Tel: (971-4) 3475252

Fax: (971-4) 3472257

Email: namartod@emirates.net.ae

 

 

OPERATIONS

 

Activities: Subject’s activities are performed through the following divisions:

 

·       Al Aqili Trading Division

 

       Engaged in the import and distribution of air conditioning equipment, automotive spare parts, cigarettes and tobacco, domestic appliances, floor coverings and general foodstuff products.

 

·       Al Aqili Manufacturing Division

 

       Engaged in the manufacture of automotive spare parts, blast cleaning equipment, printing inks, soaps, detergents and personal hygiene products.

 

·       Al Aqili Services Division

 

Providers of air transportation services, freight forwarding, warehousing and re-distribution, computer consultancy

and software solutions, marine bunkering, petroleum services and oilfield consultancy.

 

Import Countries: Europe, GCC countries, Turkey and the Far East

 

International Suppliers:

 

·       Al Moraj                   Turkey

·       Pedigri Industries      India

·       Maqilies                   Lebanon

 

Brand Names: BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO, UNILEVER, MOTOROLA, PANASONIC, ENERGIZER,

                        WRIGLEY'S, AMERICANA FOOD PRODUCTS, CALIFORNIA GARDEN, SAVOLA EDIBLE OIL,

                        GULFA, JERGENS and SUPERMAX.

 

Subject has a workforce of approximately 950 employees.

 

 

FINANCIAL DATA

 

Companies registered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates are not legally required to make their accounts public and no financial information was released by the company or submitted by outside sources.

 

 

BANKERS

 

·       HSBC Bank Middle East

Deira Souk Branch

     PO Box: 66

     Dubai

       Tel: (971-4) 2535000

 

·       Emirates National Bank of Dubai

Baniyas Street

     PO Box: 777

     Dubai

     Tel: (971-4) 2222241

 

 

PAYMENT HISTORY

 

No complaints regarding subject’s payments have been reported.

 

 

GENERAL COMMENTS

 

According to local sources, subject enjoys a good reputation for the quality of its products with nothing detrimental uncovered regarding the manner in which operations are conducted. As such the company is considered to be a fair trade risk.


 

FOREIGN EXCHANGE RATES

 

Currency

Unit

Indian Rupees

US Dollar

1

Rs.52.38

UK Pound

1

Rs.83.99

Euro

1

Rs.67.99

 

INFORMATION DETAILS

 

Report Prepared by :

MNL

 

RATING EXPLANATIONS

 

RATING

STATUS

 

 

PROPOSED CREDIT LINE

>86

Aaa

Possesses an extremely sound financial base with the strongest capability for timely payment of interest and principal sums

 

Unlimited

71-85

Aa

Possesses adequate working capital. No caution needed for credit transaction. It has above average (strong) capability for payment of interest and principal sums

 

Large

56-70

A

Financial & operational base are regarded healthy. General unfavourable factors will not cause fatal effect. Satisfactory capability for payment of interest and principal sums

 

Fairly Large

41-55

Ba

Overall operation is considered normal. Capable to meet normal commitments.

 

Satisfactory

26-40

B

Capability to overcome financial difficulties seems comparatively below average.

 

Small

11-25

Ca

Adverse factors are apparent. Repayment of interest and principal sums in default or expected to be in default upon maturity

 

Limited with full security

<10

C

Absolute credit risk exists. Caution needed to be exercised

 

 

Credit not recommended

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NB

New Business

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This score serves as a reference to assess SC’s credit risk and to set the amount of credit to be extended. It is calculated from a composite of weighted scores obtained from each of the major sections of this report. The assessed factors and their relative weights (as indicated through %) are as follows:

 

Financial condition (40%)            Ownership background (20%)                  Payment record (10%)

Credit history (10%)                   Market trend (10%)                                Operational size (10%)

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