GBI Support Team

Lead Advisors

The David Ross Group (DRG) is an advisory and project development firm specializing in the development of international telecom infrastructure, with a special emphasis on undersea fiber optic networks. Our members have developed networks in every region of the world, and are currently active connecting countries and continents worldwide.

DRG handles all areas of project development: technical, commercial, and managerial aspects, including concept development, network design, business planning, network procurement, project management, operations & maintenance, and commercialization.



BT Teleconsult is the management consultancy group within British Telecom (BT) and provides strategy consulting for telecommunications operators. BT Telconsult's key areas of expertise include business planning, enterprise capability development, regulatory advice and delivery of complex projects. BT Telconsult is wholly owned by BT and draws from resources within BT to provide its clients with experienced "consultant-practitioners" who have real-life telecommunications-operator experience.


Masraf Al Rayan is a progressive new force in the world of banking and has proved itself to be a pioneer as the region’s leading fully fledged Shari’ah compliant financial institution.

Launched in October 2006, Masraf Al Rayan is one of the newest banks in the GCC, but already it has positioned itself as a key player in the financial markets of Qatar, the region and soon... the world.

With its modern and innovative approach ensuring that the highest levels of service and cutting-edge products are available to its customers, Masraf Al Rayan is the present embodiment of future Shari’ah compliant banking.

Its wide range of innovative products covers retail, corporate, investment and private banking, ensuring that the needs of each and every Masraf Al Rayan customer are met and satisfied. At the same time, Masraf Al Rayan customers can rest assured that their beliefs will never be compromised.