Family Business Cases: Insights and Perspectives from the United Arab Emirates (Springer Business Cases)

Foreword
	Reference
Preface
	The Importance of Family Business
	Structure of the Book
	References
Acknowledgment
Contents
About the Editors
Al Masaood Group: Through Diversification and Geographical Expansion to Success
	1 Introduction
	2 Business Overview
		2.1 Automotive
		2.2 Industrial
		2.3 Business Services
		2.4 Retail
		2.5 Marine
		2.6 Real Estate
		2.7 Power Division
	3 Geographical Distribution and Diversification
		3.1 Benefits of Geographical Distribution and Diversification
			3.1.1 More Customers
			3.1.2 Income Security
			3.1.3 Consistent Demand
			3.1.4 Broader Brand Recognition
		3.2 Geographical Distribution and Diversification of Al Masaood Group
	4 Effective HR Policies
	5 Leadership and Governance
	6 Business in the Digital Era
		6.1 Analytics
		6.2 Online Sales
		6.3 Multichannel Engagement
		6.4 Livestreaming
		6.5 Virtual Events
	7 Women Empowerment
	8 Financial Planning
	9 Angel Investor
	10 Summary
	References
Barjeel Aerial Photography Services: A Successful Geospatial Data Acquisition Company
	1 Introduction
	2 Business Overview
	3 Products and Services
		3.1 Aerial Photography
		3.2 Aerial Thermal Survey
		3.3 Hydrography/Bathymetry Survey
		3.4 2D/3D Geospatial Data Acquisition
		3.5 Orthophoto, DTM, DSM, and Map Production
		3.6 Data Modeling and GIS Enterprise Solutions
		3.7 Smart Geospatial Solutions
	4 Base Map and Imagery Projects
		4.1 Dubai Base Map Update and Assets Verification
		4.2 Fujairah and Khawr Fakkan Drone Imagery
		4.3 BAPS Projects Aligned with SDGs
			4.3.1 Urban Heat Islands Study
			4.3.2 Biodiversity Map for Dubai Emirates
			4.3.3 Biodiversity Baseline Survey
			4.3.4 Al Marmoum Habitat Mapping
			4.3.5 Freshwater Springs Study
	5 Summary
	References
Innovation Floor: 4.0 Technologies and Information Solutions
	1 Introduction
	2 Business Overview
	3 Products and Services
		3.1 Artificial Intelligence Solutions Development
		3.2 Robotics and Autonomous Driving Solutions Development
		3.3 Gaming and Simulations
		3.4 Geographic Information Systems
	4 Projects and Geographical Distribution
	5 Projects Alignment with SDGs
	6 Innovation Floor as a Success Story
	7 Joint Venture
	8 Conclusion
	References
Secuira Technologies: Re-innovating Smart Technology
	1 Introduction
	2 Business Overview
	3 Market Analysis
		3.1 Overview
		3.2 Demographics and Segmentation
		3.3 Target Market Identification
		3.4 Analysis of Competitive Forces
			3.4.1 The Threat of a New Entrant
			3.4.2 Threat of Substitution
			3.4.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
			3.4.4 Bargaining Power of Buyers
			3.4.5 Industry Rivalry
		3.5 Differentiation Among Competitors
		3.6 Regulation in the Market
		3.7 Summary
	4 Challenges in the Incorporation
		4.1 Evaluation of Challenges
		4.2 Operational Challenges
		4.3 Leadership Challenges
		4.4 Challenges in Building the Team
		4.5 Financial and Legal Challenges
	5 Smart Infrastructures Through Secuira
	6 Secuira Alignment to SDG
	7 Conclusion
	References
Safe City Group: Enable Cities Safety
	1 Introduction
	2 Business Overview
		2.1 Corporate Values and Ethics
	3 Geographic Distribution of Customers
	4 Projects
		4.1 Projects Alignment with SDGs
	5 Resource Allocation, Leveraging, and Performance
	6 Globalization Trends and Succession Planning
	7 Summary
	8 Questions for Discussion
	References
MetaTouch: A Case of Successful Transformation of a Research Idea into a Start-Up During the COVID-19 Pandemic
	1 Introduction
	2 MetaTouch Overview
		2.1 Successful Innovation Out of a Pool of Inventions
		2.2 Locally Built Technology
		2.3 From Lab to Market
	3 Conclusion
	4 Questions for Discussion
	References
Nayel & Bin Harmal Group: Integrated Services in the Construction Sector
	1 Introduction
	2 Business Overview
		2.1 Health Care
		2.2 Education Sector
		2.3 Industrial Sector
		2.4 General Trading Sector
		2.5 Hospitality, Tourism, and Travel
		2.6 Construction and Architecture
		2.7 Property Investments and Shopping Malls
		2.8 Other Services
	3 Projects and Initiatives
		3.1 Yas Island
		3.2 Transportation Infrastructure
	4 Projects Alignments with Sustainable Development Goals
	5 Summary
	6 Questions for Discussion
	References
DAMAC Group: Symbol of Successful Development
	1 Introduction
	2 Business Overview
		2.1 Property
			2.1.1 DAMAC Hills
			2.1.2 DAMAC Hills 2
			2.1.3 DAMAC Towers Nine Elms
			2.1.4 Mandarin Oriental Resort
		2.2 Data Center
		2.3 Retail and Fashion
		2.4 Hospitality
		2.5 Investments
		2.6 Logistics
	3 Project and Awards
	4 CSR-Related Initiatives
	5 Sustainability-Related Initiatives
	6 Summary
	7 Questions for Discussion
	References
Pronto Carwash Company: Your Ride to the Mobility Car Wash
	1 Introduction
	2 Inspiration Overview of Pronto Carwash Company
		2.1 The Story Behind Pronto Carwash Company
		2.2 The Vision of Pronto Carwash Company
		2.3 Pronto Mobile Carwash Company
	3 The Journey of Successes
	4 Financial Management and Strategy
		4.1 Expenses and Revenue
		4.2 Profitable Development
	5 The Power of Open Sources Geospatial and Costumer Outreaching
		5.1 The Use of Hotspot Maps
		5.2 The Most Requested Categories for the Service
	6 Toward the Future
	7 The Spread of Social Participation
	8 Questions for Discussion
	References
CADD Emirates Computers: Providing Cutting-Edge Technology Solutions and Services for a Digital-First World
	1 Introduction
	2 History and Background
		2.1 CADD Emirates Vision and Mission
		2.2 Values Culture at CADD Emirates
	3 Leadership and Management
		3.1 Chairman: Sheikh Salem Sultan Saqr Al Qasimi
		3.2 Vice Chairman: Sheikh Majed Sultan Saqr Al Qasimi
		3.3 Board Member: Sheikh Nasser Sultan Saqr Al Qasimi
	4 Transportation and Strategic Locations for Business Success
	5 Major Challenges Faced and Overcome
	6 CADD Emirates Successful Previous Projects
		6.1 Business Solutions and Infrastructure
		6.2 CAD and Engineering
		6.3 Hospitality
		6.4 Networking and Security
	7 Adapting to the Changing Business Landscape
		7.1 Technological Advancements and Adaptation
		7.2 Services and Solutions Offered
		7.3 Competitive Advantage
	8 Notable Success Stories and Achievements
	9 CADD Emirates Future Plans
	10 Conclusion
	11 Questions for Discussion
	References
Bin Ham Group: Building a Legacy of Excellence in United Arab Emirates Investments
	1 Introduction
	2 History of the Bin Ham´s Company
	3 Business Overview
		3.1 Real Estate
		3.2 Agriculture
		3.3 Forex International (Trading)
		3.4 Education
		3.5 Travel and Tourism
		3.6 Printing and Publishing
		3.7 General Contractor
		3.8 Electromechanical Industry
		3.9 Oil and Gas
		3.10 Hospitality
	4 Bin Ham Group: CSR Commitment and Prestigious Awards
	5 Projects Associated with Bin Ham Group
	6 Sustainable Development Goals and Bin Ham Group
	7 Conclusion
	8 Questions for Discussion
	References
iSpatial Tech: GEO-AI-Enabled Solutions for Smart Cities
	1 Introduction
	2 Company Information
	3 Company Leadership
	4 Business Overview
		4.1 Philosophy
		4.2 Business Goals
		4.3 Future Plan
		4.4 Strengths
		4.5 Company Values
		4.6 Quality, Environment, Health, and Safety Policy
		4.7 iSpatial Techno Solutions Diversity and Inclusiveness Policy
	5 Products
	6 Projects
		6.1 Type of Projects Described by Owner Interview
		6.2 Summary Types of Projects
		6.3 Federal Geographic Information Centre: UAE National Atlas (50 Years of Success for UAE)
		6.4 ADNOC: Methane Detection
		6.5 AD SDI-G42 Cloud Migration and Upgrade for ADDA
		6.6 Environment Agency, Abu Dhabi Azure Cloud Migration/Upgrade
		6.7 ADNOC: OnGIS Migration/Upgrade to Azure Cloud
		6.8 Dubai Municipality Smart Data Acquisition Using Geo-AI
		6.9 ADSDI (Abu Dhabi Spatial Data Infrastructure): ADDA
		6.10 Abu Dhabi Municipality, UAE (GIS Professional Services)
		6.11 Abu Dhabi Food Control Authority, UAE
		6.12 Majid Al Futtaim Properties, UAE
		6.13 ADNOC Sour Gas
		6.14 Geo AI Models for City of the Palo Alto, CA, USA
		6.15 Al Ain Municipality Project
		6.16 AI and Deep Learning Models to Be Delivered for Feature Detection and Base Map Update
		6.17 Deep Learning Model Execution in the Al Ain Region
		6.18 Building Footprints Model
		6.19 Tree Detection Model
		6.20 Road Extraction Model
		6.21 Land Cover Extraction Model
		6.22 Parcel Extraction Model
		6.23 Other Projects
	7 Awards and Recognitions
		7.1 Special Appreciation from the Environmental Agency Department Abu Dhabi EAD Innovation Week 2020
		7.2 Technology Sponsor for the Abu Dhabi Special Olympics 2019
		7.3 ESRI Partner Conference 2020
		7.4 For Their Successful Implementations, Their Clients Received Awards
	8 Conclusion
	9 Questions for Discussion
	References
Juma Al Majid Holding Group: Story of Success and Achievement
	1 Introduction
	2 Business Overview
		2.1 Commercial
		2.2 Real Estate
		2.3 Investment
		2.4 Travel and Tourism
		2.5 Contracting and Services
	3 Geographic Distribution
	4 Work Culture
	5 Achievements and Awards
	6 Financial Operations
	7 Summary
	8 Questions for Discussion
	References
M Glory Holding: The Aspiration to Establish an Automobile Manufacturing Industry in the United Arab Emirates
	1 Introduction
		1.1 Dr. Majida Alazazi: First Emirati Female Auto Factory Owner in the MENA Region
		1.2 Sandstorm Automotive Factory
	2 Business Overview
		2.1 The Organizational Structure of M Glory Holding Company and Integration of Its Subsidiaries
			2.1.1 Damani Motor Vehicles Manufacturing L.L.C.
			2.1.2 Sandwaves Electric Vehicles Manufacturing
			2.1.3 EM Company: Arab Manufacturing Partnership to Develop EM Bi-Fuel Pickup Model
			2.1.4 Al Qudra International Companies Representation L.L.C.
			2.1.5 Office Touch Furniture L.L.C.
			2.1.6 M Glory Zanzibar Investment
		2.2 Ensuring Goal and Value Alignment: M Glory Holding Company´s Approach to Divisional Management
	3 Establishing M Glory Automotive City in Dubai Industrial City: Jabel Ali
	4 Lessons from Dr. Alazazi´s Success for Businesswomen and Entrepreneurs in the UAE
	5 Summary
	6 Question for Discussion
	References