9 February 2009
Establishes Middle East Headquarters in Qatar
Doha – Citigate Dewe Rogerson (‘CDR’), one of the world's leading international financial communications consultancies, announces the recent establishment of its office in Doha, Qatar.
The opening, as a firm licensed by the Qatar Financial Centre (‘QFC’), marks CDR's entrance as the only fully integrated and globally networked financial public relations (PR) and investor relations (IR) practice in Qatar, its new Middle East headquarters.
The Doha office allows both international and Qatar based businesses to achieve best practice financial communications expertise across the board, whether communicating with current and potential shareholders, governments, customers, employees or suppliers. First class PR and IR consultancy and capabilities are becoming an essential requirement in supporting and promoting Qatari businesses as they expand both locally and globally.
Acting as its Middle East headquarters, Doha is the most recent office to have been established by Citigate Dewe Rogerson, which already has a presence in Dubai and Riyadh.
Patrick Donovan, Managing Director of Citigate Dewe Rogerson, said: "Qatar is right at the forefront of our Middle East business strategy. We are delighted to show our strengthened commitment to the region by establishing our own licensed office in what is one of the most dynamic and ambitious markets in the global economy."
Based in London, Citigate Dewe Rogerson is one of the world’s largest financial communications consultancies and the recognised global leader in international share offer communications. With a 25 year track record of success, CDR has helped raise over US $500 billion in 250 major offerings for issuers, private equity sponsors and governments. CDR is also an award-winner in the areas of investor relations and corporate communications, being able to support companies in all their critical business decisions.
Stuart Pearce, CEO and Director General of the QFC Authority, stated: "The decision by Citigate Dewe Rogerson to open an office in Qatar reflects the rapid development of the country’s financial sector and the increasing demand for world class financial communications. Citigate Dewe Rogerson have worked with Qatari institutions in the past and we commend this move to have an on the ground presence, as it will allow them to grow and develop their relationships in this dynamic economy."
Seb Hoyle, Head of Citigate Dewe Rogerson’s Qatar office, added: "As a company we have been active in the Gulf for over 20 years and the opening of our Middle East headquarters in Qatar represents a significant opportunity for us. We look forward to assisting in the continued growth of Qatar’s economy, which includes helping to strengthen and promote Qatar’s growing reputation within the international financial markets."
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About Citigate Dewe Rogerson
Citigate Dewe Rogerson and its network of companies form one of the world’s most effective international public relations and investor relations consultancies. The firm’s services span the spectrum of financial, corporate, and consumer communications, including transaction-related consultancy (M&A, IPOs and restructuring), investor relations, crisis communications, litigation support and financial public relations work. The firm also has dedicated Public Policy Division with offices in London, Brussels and Edinburgh. www.citigatedewerogerson.com
About Qatar Financial Centre
The Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) is a financial and business centre established by the Government of Qatar and located in Doha. It has been designed to attract international financial services institutions and major multi-national corporations and to encourage participation in the growing market for financial services in Qatar and elsewhere in the region. The QFC operates to international standards and provides a first class legal and business infrastructure for those operating within the QFC. The QFC was created by Qatar Law No.(7) and has been open for business since 1 May 2005.
About QFC Authority
The QFC Authority is the commercial, administrative and legislative body responsible for driving the commercial strategy of the QFC and for developing relationships with the global corporate community and other key institutions both within and outside of Qatar.
Contact:
Seb Hoyle
Director, Middle East
Citigate Dewe Rogerson
Level 15, Commercialbank Plaza
PO Box 27111
Doha, Qatar
Email: Sebastian.hoyle@citigatedr.com
Tel: +974 452 8335
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