Who We Are
Based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, MAKTUB Global Consulting is a strategic consulting firm dedicated to connecting Latin America with the Middle East. With over 25 years of experience in business development and trade across the GCC, our team bridges two vibrant regions through deep cultural understanding, trusted partnerships, and tailored market strategies.
Building bridges between Latin America and the Middle East
Our Vision
To become the leading bridge between Latin America and the Middle East — inspiring collaboration, promoting innovation, and transforming cultural connections into lasting business success.
Our Mission
To empower companies and entrepreneurs from Latin America and the GCC to expand their reach through strategic consulting, market intelligence, and partnerships built on trust, knowledge, and shared values.
Key Objectives
Facilitate Strategic Connections
To create a powerful business bridge between Latin America and the Middle East — fostering partnerships that promote trade, investment, and innovation between both regions.
Empower Sustainable Growth
To guide companies in expanding responsibly and successfully, helping them adapt to local cultures, market dynamics, and long-term regional strategies.
Promote Cultural and Economic Integration
To encourage deeper understanding and appreciation between Latin and Arab cultures, recognizing that true business success begins with mutual respect and authentic connection.
Our Team
Our multicultural team represents the best of two worlds: Latin American creativity and warmth, and Middle Eastern vision and resilience.
Trade experts, marketers, and cultural interpreters with decades of hands-on experience in the GCC.
Comprehensive understanding of local markets, regulations, consumer behaviors, and cross-cultural nuances.
Connected ecosystem of government entities, business councils, and corporate partners opening doors for our clients.
Leadership
Ricardo Aronica
CEO
Business Development & Client Relations. 20+ years of industry experience.
Marcelo Pepe
CFO
Financial Planning and Analysis. Expert in financial management and strategy.
Maria Florencia Ferreyra
Managing Director
Strategy & Operations. 14+ years of industry experience.
Omar Haffar
Director
Omar is Agronomist Engineer with over 40 years of experience in the regions.
Juan Ignacio Pepe
Business Development Associate
International Relations. 4+ years in Oil & Gas industry.
Marcelo Ricchini
Regional Director
International Trade & Finance. 37+ years of experience.
Our Projects
MAKTUB GLOBAL CONSULTING FZ LLC
Your strategic partner in the United Arab Emirates and the Arab Gulf countries.
We support Argentine and Latin American companies in their international expansion, facilitating exports and imports of products, inputs, and services across multiple industries.
- • Oil & Gas, with proven experience in large-scale industrial projects such as Vaca Muerta.
- • Food: commodities, specialty products, and animal feed.
- • Agricultural production equipment and machinery.
- • Real Estate and construction materials.
- • Cosmetics and perfumery.
MAKTUB is your local representative in the Gulf—your company on the ground. We connect you with key clients, suppliers, operators, and EPC contractors, enabling market access through commercial intelligence, networking, and regulatory support.
Vaca Muerta - Showcasing our expertise in large-scale industrial projects
MAKTUB GLOBAL CONSULTING FZ LLC is your trusted strategic partner in the UAE and GCC, empowering Argentinian and Latin American companies to successfully enter and grow in the Oil & Gas sector. Acting as your local representative, we connect you with key clients, operators, and EPCs, provide market insights, manage relationships, and navigate regulatory and commercial requirements. Our integrated services—spanning business development, market entry strategy, networking, compliance, and contract facilitation—ensure your company achieves a strong, efficient, and profitable regional presence. With MAKTUB, you gain accelerated growth, reduced risk, and direct access to the region's most strategic energy markets.
Where We Operate
Headquartered in Dubai, we cover the GCC and adjacent Middle East markets, with strong ties across Latin America.
Headquartered in Meydan Free Zone, we serve clients across the GCC and Middle East, extending to the Levant, North Africa, and select Central Asian markets.
Our Latin American network spans key producing countries — Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Peru, and Mexico — giving our partners immediate access to reliable suppliers and stakeholders.
The name MAKTUB, meaning "it is written" in Arabic, embodies our belief that success is destined — and with the right guidance, every destiny can be shaped into achievement.
Where We Operate
Our Services
Business Development & Market Entry
Identifying opportunities, local partners, and strategic approaches to enter GCC or Latin American markets.
Trade & Investment Consulting
Guiding import/export operations, investment projects, and trade missions.
Cultural & Corporate Advisory
Helping organizations navigate cross-cultural negotiations and build effective communication.
Brand Positioning & Marketing Strategy
Crafting impactful market presence for products and services in new regions.
We Are All the Partners of Maktub
Strategic alliances that strengthen our bridge between Latin America and the Middle East
La Casa Latina is a premier Business and Cultural Hub dedicated to fostering connections between Latin America and the United Arab Emirates.
Through our strategic partnership, we combine deep regional expertise with extensive networks to create unparalleled opportunities for businesses and cultural exchange between these vibrant regions.
Cultural Bridge
Deep understanding of both Latin American and Middle Eastern business cultures
Extended Network
Access to a broader ecosystem of business leaders and decision-makers
Market Access
Accelerated entry into new markets with trusted local representation
Sector Focus
Industries We Support
We specialize in connecting Latin American businesses with opportunities across the GCC region.
- •Grains, pulses, spices, honey, coffee, tea, dairy, and sustainable agricultural products.
- •Focus on compliance and premium positioning in GCC retail and hospitality.
- •Commercial properties, residential developments, and investment opportunities in prime GCC locations.
- •Strategic positioning and market entry support for Latin American real estate developers and investors.
- •MAKTUB GLOBAL CONSULTING FZ LLC acts as your local partner, connecting Argentinian and Latin American companies with key clients, operators, and EPCs.
- •We provide market strategy, business development, and full representation to ensure your success in the region.
- •Grains, pulses, spices, honey, coffee, tea, dairy, and sustainable agricultural products.
- •Focus on compliance and premium positioning in GCC retail and hospitality.
- •Commercial properties, residential developments, and investment opportunities in prime GCC locations.
- •Strategic positioning and market entry support for Latin American real estate developers and investors.
- •MAKTUB GLOBAL CONSULTING FZ LLC acts as your local partner, connecting Argentinian and Latin American companies with key clients, operators, and EPCs.
- •We provide market strategy, business development, and full representation to ensure your success in the region.
Our Process
A proven framework to guide your market entry journey
Assess
Understand your product, objectives, and potential GCC markets.
Adapt
Localize branding, packaging, pricing, and compliance.
Activate
Connect with verified buyers, distributors, and government entities.
Accelerate
Support participation in fairs and long-term market growth.
Insights & Reports
Our perspective on emerging opportunities between Latin America and the Middle East.
How Latin American Agri-brands Can Win in GCC Markets
Strategic insights on positioning Latin American agricultural products for success in Gulf markets, from compliance to premium branding.
Cultural Bridges in Trade & Education
Exploring the role of cultural understanding and educational partnerships in strengthening business relationships between LATAM and the Middle East.
GCC Food Security and LATAM's Role
How Latin American food producers can contribute to Gulf food security goals while building sustainable trade partnerships.
Strategic Partner
UrbanTrading — Capital Management
Through our partnership with UrbanTrading, financial consultants based in Buenos Aires, we advise clients on the management and administration of their personal and corporate finances in Argentina and abroad — with a focus on the financial and agroindustrial sectors.
Operations and price hedging are carried out on the world's leading markets and exchanges — including the Chicago Board of Trade (Grains & By-products), New York Board of Trade, NASDAQ, NYMEX, COMEX and the Chicago Mercantile Exchange — through brokers in New York, Chicago, and Australia.
These markets offer great liquidity and volume, enabling hedging and speculation strategies tailored to each company or individual — from international shares, indices, and investment funds to precious metals, oil, and agricultural commodities, including the South American Soybean contract at the CBOT.
Economic-Financial Advisory
General and specific advisory for the management and administration of personal and corporate finances.
Customized Investment Portfolios
Design and management of tailored investment portfolios for individuals and legal entities.
International Markets Access
Advisory management for participation in international markets, with strong presence in New York, Chicago, Kansas, and London.
Agricultural Price Hedging
Commodity price hedging strategies and advisory services for trading in Agricultural Futures & Options.
Accounts Abroad
Management for opening nominated and discretionary accounts abroad through first-tier brokerage firms.
Reports & Market Analysis
Preparation of reports and analyses on price trends, weather, supply and demand, and more.
Trading Advisory & Training
Strategies for Every Investor Profile
Strategies are designed according to the type of client — Hedgers (agricultural and raw material producers) or Speculators (individual and institutional investors) — with portfolios built around three investor profiles:
Conservative
Risk tending to zero, with returns similar to international rates.
Aggressive
Risk limited to a percentage of the portfolio, with a higher return horizon.
Mixed
An intermediate strategy balancing protection and growth.
Destiny Favors the Prepared
At MAKTUB Global Consulting, we believe that destiny favors the prepared.
Our mission is to ensure that every company, entrepreneur, or institution we guide is equipped with the strategy, insight, and confidence to turn what was written into what will be achieved.
We don't just open markets — we connect worlds.
Get In Touch
Ready to explore opportunities in the GCC and Middle East markets? Whether you're looking to enter new markets, expand your presence, or need strategic guidance, our team is here to help you succeed.
Phone
+971 52 982 4293Address
Meydan Road, Nad Al Sheba
P.O. Box 417541
Dubai, UAE
Website
www.maktubglobal.ae