MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

03.04.2014

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

AL FAJER EST

 

 

Registered Office :

Warehouse No.16, Ras Al Khor Area, P O Box 1600, Dubai

 

 

Country :

United Arab Emirates 

 

 

Financials (as on) :

31.12.2013

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

26.05.1973

 

 

Com. Reg. No.:

3129, Dubai

 

 

Legal Form :

Sole Proprietorship Concern

 

 

Line of Business :

Subject’s operations are performed through the following divisions:

 

·       Building Materials Division

Engaged in the import and distribution of drainage systems, roofing materials, flooring materials, bricks and sun breakers, and landscaping products.

 

·       Door Division

Engaged in the manufacture, supply and installation of doors and gates.

 

·       Painting Division

Engaged as general painting and decorating contractors.

 

·       Consumer Products Division

This division specialises in the import and distribution of cosmetics and hygiene products, foodstuff, cleaning and rubber products, hardware, tools and safety equipment.

 

·       Printing Division

Engaged in the import and distribution of printing inks, mounting sheets, and flexographic and grevure inks.

 

·       Scientific Division

This division in engaged in the import and distribution of survey instruments, material testing and laboratory equipment, measuring tapes, and metal thermometers.

 

·       Home Tech Division

This division is engaged as traders of intelligent domestic security and safety systems, including CCTV and intercom systems.

 

 

No. of Employees

325 (approximately)

 

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 :

Satisfactory 

 

 

Payment Behaviour :

No Complaints 

 

 

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 – december 01, 2013

 

Country Name

Previous Rating

(30.09.2013)

Current Rating

(01.12.2013)

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 country 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. 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

 

Concern Name                                      : AL FAJER EST

Country of Origin                                   : Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Legal Form                                           : Sole Proprietorship

Registration Date                                  : 26th May 1973

Commercial Registration Number           : 3129, Dubai

Trade Licence Number                           : 205092

Chamber Membership Number               : 1079

Invested Capital                                    : UAE Dh 3,000,000

Total Workforce                                     : 325

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

Financial Condition                                : Fair

Payments                                             : Nothing detrimental uncovered

Operating Trend                                    : Steady

 


CONCERN NAME

 

AL FAJER EST

 

 

concern ADDRESS

 

Registered & Physical Address

Building            : Warehouse No.16

Area                 : Ras Al Khor Area

PO Box            : 1600

Town                : Dubai

Country             : United Arab Emirates

Telephone         : (971-4) 3331095 / 3332985

Facsimile          : (971-4) 3331548 / 3303015

Mobile              : (971-50) 7646526

Email                : info@fajerest.ae  / fajerest@emirates.net.ae

 

Please note that subject’s previous address was, Sheikh Hasher Maktoum Juma Al Maktoum Building, Airport Road, Al Garhoud, Dubai.

 

Premises

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

 

Branch Office (s)

 

     Location                                                                                                      Description

 

·       Mussafah Industrial Area                                                                               Sales office & warehouse

PO Box: 2752

Abu Dhabi

Tel: (971-2) 5520007

Fax: (971-2) 5513544

 

 

KEY PRINCIPALS

 

     Name                                                                                   Nationality        Position

·       Sheikh Hasher Bin Maktoum Bin Juma Al Maktoum                   Emirati            Proprietor

·       Akram Koultakgi                                                                          -                General Manager

·       Ashok Srinivathan                                                                        -                Finance Manager

·       Amjad Abou Farah                                                                       -                Commercial Manager

·       Venod Kumar                                                                              -                Purchasing Manager

·       Nazeer Ahmed                                                                             -                Sales Manager (Consumer)

 

·       Shanker M                                                                                   -                Sales Manager (Building Materials)

 

 

LEGAL FORM & OWNERS

 

Date of Establishment  : 26th May 1973

 

Legal Form                  : Sole Proprietorship

 

Commercial Reg. No.   : 3129, Dubai

 

Trade Licence No.        : 205092 (Expires 24/02/2015)

 

Chamber Member No.  : 1079

 

Invested Capital           : UAE Dh 3,000,000

 

Sheikh Hasher Bin Maktoum Bin Juma Al Maktoum is the sole proprietor of the business.

 

 

AFFILIATED COMPANIES

 

·       Al Ahmadiah Contracting & Trading

 

·       Al Fajer Information Services

 

·       Al Fajer Travel

 

·       Al Ahmadiah Aktor LLC

 

·       Balmer Lawrie (UAE) LLC

 

·       Emirates Chemical LLC

 

·       Al Fajer Marine LLC

 

·       Al Fajer SM Services LLC

 

·       Al Fajer Bunkering Services

 

·       Al Fajer Department Store

 

·       Al Fajer Display & Shop Fittings

 

·       Al Fajer Emergency Medical Services

 

·       Al Fajer Investment & Development

 

·       Al Fajer Medical Supplies

 

·       Al Fajer Properties

 

·       Al Fajer Real Estate

 

·       Al Fajer Security & Maintenance Services

 

·       Al Fajer Travel, Tourism & Cargo

 

·       Engineering Works Foundation Infrastructure (EWFI)

 

·       Lunar Electro

 

 

OPERATIONS

 

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

 

·       Building Materials Division

 

Engaged in the import and distribution of drainage systems, roofing materials, flooring materials, bricks and sun breakers, and landscaping products.

 

·       Door Division

 

Engaged in the manufacture, supply and installation of doors and gates.

 

·       Painting Division

 

Engaged as general painting and decorating contractors.

 

·       Consumer Products Division

 

This division specialises in the import and distribution of cosmetics and hygiene products, foodstuff, cleaning and rubber products, hardware, tools and safety equipment.

 

·       Printing Division

 

Engaged in the import and distribution of printing inks, mounting sheets, and flexographic and grevure inks.

 

·       Scientific Division

 

This division in engaged in the import and distribution of survey instruments, material testing and laboratory equipment, measuring tapes, and metal thermometers.

 

·       Home Tech Division

 

This division is engaged as traders of intelligent domestic security and safety systems, including CCTV and intercom systems.

 

Import Countries: Japan, Sweden, Italy, Germany, United Kingdom, Sri Lanka, India, Singapore, Thailand and South Korea.

 

International Suppliers:

 

·       Ceipo Ceramiche                  Italy

·       CIAM                                   Italy

 

Brand Names: TOPCON, GEODIMETER, RBA, LANSTAR, PICA, JONITE, MARIPOSA, AQUART and SANDESH

 

Operating Trend: Steady

 

Subject has a workforce of approximately 325 employees.

 

 

FINANCIAL DATA

 

Financial highlights provided by local sources are given below:

 

Currency: United Arab Emirates Dirham (UAE Dh)

 

                                                Year Ending 31/12/12:               Year Ending 31/12/13:

 

Total Revenue                           UAE Dh 85,175,000                   UAE Dh 88,000,000

 

Local sources consider subject’s financial condition to be Fair.

 

 

BANKERS

 

·       United Arab Bank

Deira Branch

Dubai

     Tel: (971-4) 2220181

 

·       HSBC Bank Middle East

Deira Souk Branch

     PO Box: 66

     Dubai

     Tel: (971-4) 2535000

 

 

PAYMENT HISTORY

 

No complaints regarding subject’s payments have been reported.

 

Date of transaction                               May 2002                                  April 2008

Amount overdue                                    0                                              0

Payment terms                                      60 days                                    60 days

Payment Method                                   Letters of Credit                        Letters of Credit

Paying record                                       No Complaints                          No Complaints

Currency                                               Euros                                       US Dollars

 

 

GENERAL COMMENTS

 

Established in 1973, subject is owned and managed by Sheikh Hasher Bin Maktoum Bin Juma Al Maktoum who is very well known and respected in the Emirate of Dubai.

 

During the course of this investigation nothing detrimental was uncovered regarding subject’s operating history or the manner in which payments are fulfilled. As such the business is considered to be a fair trade risk.


 

FOREIGN EXCHANGE RATES

 

Currency

Unit

Indian Rupees

US Dollar

1

Rs.59.64

UK Pound

1

Rs.99.21

Euro

1

Rs.82.39

                

INFORMATION DETAILS

 

Analysis Done by :

RAS

 

 

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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