JULA CONSULTANCYFZE
Jula Consultancy FZE is an international business and development consultancy, which advises and assists businesses, governments and others in Africa, the Middle East and other parts of the world. Jula Consultancy FZE has expertise in mining, real estate, Islamic finance, environmental, social and governance (ESG), and strategic management, in particular, and has a very wide international network.
Located in Sharjah, the United Arab Emirates, the Consultancy is based on an extensive network of associates spanning four continents, with Africa at the heart of its activities. In addition to the very long and global experience of its founder and CEO, Dr. Karamo N.M. Sonko, Jula’s strength is derived from a diversity of knowledgeable professionals from Africa, the Americas, Asia and Europe who serve as expert advisers.
The advisers include professors from universities, former Ministers, prominent entrepreneurs and business executives as well as experienced hands-on individuals with expertise in development, government, and in business activities such as finance, mining, ICT, power and energy, logistics, marketing, real estate, travel and tourism.
Dr. Karamo Sonko
President and CEO
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Management Leaders
Dr. Karamo Sonko
President and CEOKaramo NM Sonko is a world citizen and a multidisciplinary social scientist, with more than 30 years of experience in teaching, research,
Lamin Sanneh
Special Assistant to the CEOLamin Sanneh is Special Assistant to the CEO of Jula. He is also Human Resources and Logistics Manager of Heeno International
Mariama Sonko
Executive Assistant and Sustainability AdvisorMariama Sonko is Executive Assistant and Sustainability Adviser at Jula Consultancy, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.
Rabeeya Ali
Public Relations OfficerMr Rabeeya Ali studied at the Al Araby Al Afriky for Tourism Institute, Zakazeek, Egypt and finished in 2002.
He worked for five years in the tourism industry in Egypt’s most famous resorts: Sharm El Sheikh and Hurghada. He has 11 years of experience as Public Relations Officer and advisor to different companies on registration, visas and audit. Mr Ali speaks English and Arabic.
Ahmed Mohamedou
Consulting Manager and SupervisorMr. Ahmed Mohamedou is Consulting Manager and Supervisor of Jula.
He is a specialist in risk and stochastic finance and has worked for several banks in Europe and Africa: namely Fortis, Belgolaise and Generale de Banque de Mauritanie. He now heads his own businesses in North and West Africa: MCA (Mauritanienne pour le Conseil et l’Audit) (a partner of BDO International), Servisud, Speed’as, SMMCI (Societe Mauritano-Marocaine pour le Commerce International) and Global Trade. He has taught as a part-time lecturer at the University of Nouakchott, Mauritania. Mr. Mohamedou has a Bachelor’s degree in Applied Mathematics and Computer Science from the University of Reims Champagne-Ardenne (France), a Master’s degree in actuarial science from the Free University of Bruxelles (Belgium) and Master’s degree in Finance from Saint Luis University, Bruxelles. Ahmed is fluent in Arabic and French and moderate in English. Mr. Mohamedou is also Jula’s Resource person on banking and insurance in Arabic & French-speaking countries in Africa.
TESTIMONIALS
"Very important book on ESG, enlightening analysis of Africa and the world’s ESG challenges and a study BADEA’s staff have already practically benefited from during several years’ of association with the authors."
Honorable Dr Sidi Ould Tah
BADEA’s President and CEO
"Africa is a hotspot for direct investment opportunities and the continent is undergoing impressive transformation in all facets of our lives: political, social, economical and technological. ESG and the African PESTLE Analysis succinctly deal with our needs and are very vital tools for the utilization of government Ministries, Departments and Agencies for effective and efficient management."
H.E. Faja J. Sanyang
Ambassador of The Gambia to the United Arab Emirates and former Minister of Energy and Petroleum
"I have positively benefited from the African PESTLE Analysis as it offers valuable insights into the external factors shaping business decisions and provides a strategic framework for navigating and thriving in the African market where I operate."
Mustapha Njie
Founder & CEO, Taf Africa Global, Banjul, The Gambia
"I strongly recommend the APA to any business, organisation or individual looking for a creative problem-solving tool."
Hisham Salih Yagoub
Director, Samil Industrial Co., Cairo, Egypt
“I have watched Dr. Sonko and Mariama's presentations on the APA and ESG and was impressed by their depths in addressing the challenges of any organisation involved in business, education or public administration.”
Dr. Ali Dawood
Dean of Academic Operations, Higher Colleges of Technology, Sharjah Campus
“Very original way of presenting yourself (through the APA Tool), this is certainly the right way forward.”
H.E. Georges Rebelo Pinto Chikoti
OACPS Secretary General
“Dr. Sonko and Mariama's presentations demonstrated their expertise in ESG and strategic management.”
Dr. Ali Al-Qayedi
Former General Manager, Etisalat AcademyPortfolio
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Konko Banta Restaurant and Catering (Tabokoto and Farra Feni, The Gambia)
A taste of Gambian cuisine.
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