Summer 2017 Issue
> ABU DHABI COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES (ADCP): BEST PROPERTY MANAGEMENT TEAM UAE 2017
Professional real estate management services aim to remove the hassle of property ownership – saving time and money. The professionals of Abu Dhabi Commercial Properties (ADCP) ensure owners and investors need not worry about the day-to-day management of their real estate. Working to the highest standards, ADCP’s experts analyse each property entrusted to the firm in order to determine its optimum use and maximise long-term returns. ADCP proactively engages with both owners and (prospective) tenants to identify areas for improvement. The company deploys
its experience to extract superior performance from property portfolios. ADCP is a whollyowned subsidiary of Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank which was charged by the government with the management of the Commercial Buildings Finance Scheme – formerly the Department of Commercial Buildings and Social Services. The bank created ADCP to handle this responsibility. ADCP offers both construction and property management. The company currently maintains over 750 construction projects and manages in excess of five million square
metres of real estate, including retail outlets, apartments, villas, offices, and industrial estates. In 2007, ADCP leveraged the branch network of its parent bank to deliver its services as part of an holistic approach to property management. The CFI.co judging panel notes that ADCP enjoys a stellar reputation: tenants and landlords alike appreciate the company’s proactive approach and dedication to excellence. The judges agree that ADCP, a repeat winner, is a worthy recipient of the 2017 Best Property Management Team UAE Award.
> ARAB FINANCIAL SERVICES COMPANY: BEST PAYMENT INNOVATION OF THE YEAR MIDDLE EAST 2017
For well over three decades, Arab Financial Services Company (AFS) has been the leading provider of payment solutions throughout the MENA Region. The company, headquartered in Bahrain, is jointly owned by forty banks and other financial services providers and offers a full suite of end-to-end payment processing products backed up by two state-of-the-art data centres. AFS clients enjoy access to payment processing solutions that drive down costs whilst boosting revenues through improved and faster customer service. More than just a
service provider, AFS partners with businesses in order to offer scalable products that dovetail with client needs. As such, AFS is a partner to its clients’ success, driving growth and optimising profitability. AFS maintains a highly trained staff of seasoned professionals that allows the company to produce innovative solutions and keep its leading edge. AFS has put in place a sophisticated fraud detection system – Risknet – that mitigates risk by allowing clients to constantly monitor offline and online transactions and easily spot suspicious CFI.co | Capital Finance International
patterns. The company also offers a loyalty management system, advanced data analytics, SMS services, and charge back schemes, amongst others. The CFI.co judging panel notes that AFS is a driver of mobile payment systems as well and a pioneer in the design and delivery of m-commerce services, allowing for on-the-go transactions. The judges are pleased to name Arab Financial Services Company winner of the 2017 Best Payment Innovation of the Year Middle East Award.
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