1 Who are Al Karam's major clients at present?
Our clients are in oil sectors, major oil drilling regions, oil centres onshore, and construction and engineering corporations.

2 What was the group's turnover/ profit in 2004?
We achieved an 18 per cent net growth in 2004.

3 What is your sales/profit projection for 2005?
A 30 per cent growth in sales targets is projected for 2005.

4 Which countries are your important markets?
They are GCC, Iraq, Libya, Iran and Afganistan.

5 In which areas does the company see potential for growth?
We see prospects in oil, petrochemical, construction and engineering sectors.

6 Any plans for setting up new distribution/production facilities?
The company has already established production facilities under the ownership of  Xenel Group, which has a global distribution network.

7 How much money is being invested in new projects this year/ next three years?
We have increased investments in this year in areas of catering and life support services by 23 per cent.

8 What are Al Karam's main strengths in the business?
Ours is the first industrial catering company in the GCC that started in 1981.
We have the knowledge and diverse experience to meet all portions of client service demands.

9 How do you look at the region's catering industry?
Al Karam Al Arabi Catering Services has identified gaps in the industry and fills those gaps under its new catering philosophy. 
We provide excellent industrial catering and life support services for those who require city hospitality in remote zones.

10 What percentage of your catering business is generated from the petroleum industry?
Eighty-three per cent.