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In some aspects, we're just like any other established events company and fledgling publishing business. We have a Chairman, and MD, an accounts department, admin, sales people, journalist, designers, marketeers, basically everything you would expect. But we also have 3 very different, but just as important, roles to what you would find in many other companies. We have our very own Chauffeur/Debt Collector (that's how he is listed in the internal directory). You have a meeting in Dubai, he takes you - you need to get to the airport, he's there - you need a contract picking up, he gets it - a cheque needs collecting he's your man.

Then there's the guy, who does a lot of miscellaneous things for different people, not wanting to put him down, but a bit like an office gofer. The one thing he always does for everyone is bring you tea, coffee, water whenever you want one. Now, without even asking by 9am there's a coffee no sugar and a glass of water brought in for me. His official job title is catering Officer and he even has his own extension line in the kitchen so you can call him up when you want a drink instead of just waiting for him to walk past. You may chuckle and think it's lazy, but as far as i know every company has one. Personally, I feel embarrassed asking for a drink (but i do) however I've never called him up for one!

Thirdly, there's the other guy. Now how do I describe him? He's an Emirati, dresses in a dishdasha, has a desk with no computer, but a phone which he never uses. I've been struggling to work out what he does, it looks like he does very little! His job title is Head of Business Development, and apparently he's a "Mr Fix-it"! He's very well connected, with every organisation, even with the government, and can get you in front of people you may otherwise not get in front of. Can be very useful as sometimes Emiratis will only deal with Emiratis.