Oasis International Leasing appointment - spreading the word on the leasing business

A former business development officer with HSBC Abu Dhabi, Al-Shikar will be out actively talking to companies about leasing as a financial tool and benefit to business. "The timing for business expansion here in the UAE could not be better," Al-Shikar explains, "Companies are becoming more transparent and open to new strategies and business concepts that are characteristic of the best global companies."

"Leasing is a cost-effective solution to financing equipment and infrastructure acquisition. I will be introducing the concept of leasing as a specialized financial solution to local and regional businesses and how it can benefit them."

Gordon Dixon, CEO of Oasis Leasing says Al-Shikar will have the full backing of the company as he speaks to businesses about possible projects where leasing is a viable option.

"With his financial and marketing background, Al-Shikar has the necessary knowledge to help local businesses learn about the advantages of leasing big ticket items. He also has the personal skills and conviction to get his points across effectively. Oasis is pleased to have him representing us in the business community," Dixon said.

A graduate of American University of Sharjah, with two years of college in the US, Al-Shikar did internships with the Central Bank as well as UNB before spending three years with HSBC. He says the experience gained in banking gave him the international outlook one needs to communicate with the many nationalities and cultures here in the Gulf. He hopes to make good use of that perspective as he spreads the leasing message throughout the business community.