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Mr. Hafiz Ladha

Future Pipe Industries Group announces appointment of Chief Financial Officer

June 24th 2009 - Dubai based Future Pipe Industries Group (FPI), the leading global manufacturer of large-diameter fiberglass pipe systems, has announced the appointment of Mr. Hafiz Ladha as Chief Financial Officer for the Group, effective October 1st 2009.

Mr. Ladha will be taking over from Dr. Omar Ashur, who will be leaving his post as Chief Financial Officer of FPI to take up his new position at the Executive Management level of Future Group (FG). In addition to his new role at FG, Dr. Ashur will continue to serve on the Board of Future Pipe Industries Group as Executive Director.

As Chief Financial Officer of the Group, Hafiz Ladha will be responsible for directing all of the company’s financial activities reporting to the President and CEO. Mr. Ladha joined Future Pipe Industries Group in 2005 in the capacity of Corporate Strategy and Planning Officer and was promoted to Chief of Corporate and Strategic Affairs in 2008. In this role he was responsible for developing and driving the corporate strategy and vision of FPI.

Prior to joining FPI, he gained extensive experience in consulting, finance and industry within a number of multinational organizations including Proctor and Gamble, Kraft Foods, Banc of America Securities and Deloitte & Touche LLP.

He holds a Bachelors degree in Systems Design Engineering and a Minor in Management Sciences from the University of Waterloo in Canada. He also holds as an MBA specializing in Finance from the London Business School.

Mr. Rami Makhzoumi, President and CEO of Future Pipe Industries Group commented: "I am delighted to announce this appointment and would like to congratulate Hafiz with his well deserved promotion. At FPI, people are our most important asset and it gives me great pride to have been able to fill this critical senior leadership role internally with a very strong candidate. Hafiz has shown exceptional leadership of our corporate strategy and affairs department over the last four years and I look forward to continue working closely with him in his new role."

He added: "I would like to express my sincere gratitude to Dr. Omar Ashur for his support, loyalty and leadership over the last 14 years and I look forward to continue working with him at FG. During his tenure, Dr. Ashur played an integral role in the transformation of Future Pipe Industries Group from a family business managing various entities, to a multinational company that prides itself with implementing international standards, best practices and world class leadership."

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, received a delegation from the Young Arab Leaders (YAL) forum at Zabeel Palace on June 10th 2009, in presence of Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and Dubai Deputy Ruler Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.

June 18, 2009 - Mr. Rami Makhzoumi, President of Future Group was part of the delegation in his role as a Regional Board Member of the Young Arab Leaders forum.

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Dr. Guy Felio (right), President of the National Press Club of Canada, presents a plaque to the Founder and Chairman of the Makhzoumi Foundation, Mr. Fouad Makhzoumi, in recognition of his efforts towards Freedom of Press and their support to the Club’s Scholarships Program.

The Makhzoumi Foundation donated $30,000 to
the National Press Club of Canada Foundation
Scholarships Fund.

April 18, 2009 - Canadian journalism and communications students will continue to have access to the National Press Club of Canada Foundation scholarships for years to come thanks to the generous donation of $30,000 by the Makhzoumi Foundation of Lebanon. The signing of the contribution agreement took place on April 16, in front of more than 180 guests at the Sheraton Hotel in Ottawa, gathered to hear Mr. Fouad Makhzoumi, Founder of the Makhzoumi Foundation, speak about Lebanon in the 21st Century.

Mr. Makhzoumi, a successful Lebanese-born Canadian business man and philanthropist, spoke about the importance of free journalism in modern societies, particularly in the context of politics and democratic elections. “Today, as you know, there are six TV stations in Lebanon: three in one political camp, the other three in the other political camp. So it depends which TV station you turn on, and you will create your own image about the country,” said Mr. Makhzoumi. “This is why we are working with the Press Club today, to say it is time to work towards allowing fair and accurate information to be portrayed about the media in general and Lebanon in particular.”

Dr. Guy Felio, President of the National Press Club, presented Mr. Makhzoumi and Mrs Makhzoumi, President of the Makhzoumi Foundation, lifetime memberships to the Press Club in recognition of their contributions to the scholarship fund and of their efforts to promote freedom of press. “As Canadians, we are sometimes shielded from these realities in other countries, and thus the importance of efforts to bring to light issues that constrict freedom of press.” said Dr. Felio.

The NPCCF Scholarships program was designed to support Canadian students in their education and will be awarding its first scholarships at the Club’s Spirit of Canada Gala, on May 12, 2009. Three bright and dedicated journalism students will be given a total of $6,000 a year for the next three years.

Future Pipe Industries Group sponsors Young Arab Leader’s Global Action Forum in New York

March 20, 2009 - Future Pipe Industries Group sponsors Young Arab Leader’s Global Action Forum in New York

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Rami F. Makhzoumi, President and CEO of Future Pipe Industries Group participated in a panel discussion at the first-ever Wharton Global Alumni Forum held in the Middle East in Dubai in March 2009.

March 20, 2009 - Rami F. Makhzoumi, President and CEO of Future Pipe Industries Group participated in a panel discussion at the first-ever Wharton Global Alumni Forum held in the Middle East in Dubai in March 2009. The session was called: "Is the Dawn of the New Era of MENA Multinationals Delayed".

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