The NEO Royal Executive Club (NREC) continues to serve as a hub for influential dialogue and strategic collaboration with the visit of Mr. Ayman Al Awadhi, Managing Director of The Corporate Group, one of the UAE’s foremost facilitators of foreign direct investment and business setup services in the Gulf region.

Hosted by NREC Managing Directors Dr. Emily Mogano and Olivier Fousse, the discussion explored The Corporate Group’s pivotal role in helping global entrepreneurs, corporates, and investors successfully enter the UAE and Saudi Arabian markets.

With decades of expertise in enabling international companies to establish a legal and operational presence in the region, Mr. Al Awadhi highlighted how understanding the cultural and regulatory nuances of the Gulf is key to success. His remarks reinforced the importance of institutions like NREC that cultivate meaningful relationships and connect visionary leaders in purposeful ways.

“Business success in the GCC is not just about having capital—it’s about knowing how to navigate the ecosystem, respecting the culture, and building trusted relationships,” said Mr. Al Awadhi.

A focal point of the conversation was Exceed Space, the UAE’s largest business incubator project under Mr. Al Awadhi’s leadership. As part of a larger urban innovation development, Exceed Space aims to provide a holistic platform where entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, and service providers converge in a dynamic environment that blends work, lifestyle, and opportunity.

This aligns strongly with NREC’s mission: to create exclusive access to opportunities and elevate business leadership across diplomacy, finance, AI, smart cities, and innovation.

The meeting stands as a testament to NREC’s role in shaping the future of elite business networking in the UAE and beyond—where global leaders are not only welcomed but empowered to thrive.

📽️ Watch the full interview with Mr. Ayman Al Awadhi here: