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Annual report design for Dubai and the UAE

Annual Report Design Agency Dubai.

Walk Production provides annual report design services for DFM-listed and ADX-listed companies and large organizations in Dubai and the UAE. Our scope covers concept development, copywriting, layout design, approved imagery, interactive PDF, and print-ready files supplied to your appointed printing vendor, all coordinated by one account team.

Our team works alongside your reporting team, auditors, and IR advisers to deliver reports that present your strategy, performance, and governance clearly to your shareholders and stakeholders.

Walk Production
at a glance.

2018
Established track record
40
In-house specialists
100+
Publication projects delivered
11
Integrated annual report services

Annual report
services.

Eleven services across the annual report cycle: concept, copywriting, translation coordination, layout, approved imagery, interactive PDF, print-ready file handoff, vendor file support, press advertisements, email blast, and microsite. One account team carries the report from director sign-off through to pre-AGM file handoff.

01 Concept Development

We develop the creative concept including theme, visual direction, and content structure. The concept presentation establishes design direction before detailed layout begins, keeping the report aligned with your corporate messaging and brand identity.

Deliverables
  • Theme development and rationale
  • Visual direction and mood boards
  • Content structure and section planning
  • Concept presentation for approval
02 Copywriting

Our copywriters develop narrative content through leadership interviews and stakeholder input. We write the chairman’s statement, MD&A, corporate overview, and sustainability statement. Financial and disclosure content is provided by your team and reviewed by your reporting advisers.

Deliverables
  • Executive interviews and content gathering
  • Chairman’s statement and CEO review
  • Management discussion and analysis
  • Corporate overview and business review
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03 Translation

Bilingual content in English and additional languages where included in scope. We coordinate translation and proofreading with attention to terminology and natural reading in each language for stakeholder accessibility.

Deliverables
  • English and additional-language translation coordination
  • Bilingual layout coordination
  • Terminology consistency checking
  • Proofreading where included in scope
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04 Layout Design

Editorial design with data visualization, infographics, and brand integration. Our designers create layouts for all sections including covers, dividers, and financial statements, with attention to readability and visual hierarchy.

Deliverables
  • Full report layout design
  • Data visualization and infographics
  • Financial statement formatting
  • Cover and divider design
05 Client Image Preparation

Client-supplied or client-approved executive portraits, operational images, facility visuals, and event documentation build credibility and replace generic stock imagery with authentic visuals representing your organization.

Deliverables
  • Executive portrait image selection
  • Operations and facility image selection
  • Event and corporate image selection
  • Image editing and retouching
06 Interactive PDF

Digital annual reports with navigation menus, hyperlinks, embedded videos, and searchable content. Interactive PDFs support online publication requirements and improve stakeholder accessibility.

Deliverables
  • Interactive navigation and bookmarks
  • Hyperlinks to sections and external sources
  • Embedded video integration
  • Searchable text and accessibility
07 Print Specifications

Print specification guidance including paper selection, color proofing, and quality control. We advise your appointed print vendor and review proofs so output matches your brand standards.

Deliverables
  • Paper selection and specification
  • Color proofing and quality control
  • Vendor file guidance
  • Binding and finishing options
08 Print File Handoff

Print-ready files supplied to your appointed printing vendor. We support the vendor on file specifications, color proofing files, and handoff notes aligned with your AGM schedule.

Deliverables
  • Print-ready PDF/X-1a artwork
  • Color proofing files for your vendor
  • Specification sheet (paper, binding, finishing)
  • Vendor liaison on file and spec questions
09 Press Advertisements

AGM notice advertisements for major newspapers. We handle design, booking, and submission to meet publication deadlines and regulatory requirements.

Deliverables
  • AGM notice design
  • Newspaper booking and submission
  • Multiple language versions
  • Approval and proof coordination
10 Email Blast

Digital sharing with shareholders and stakeholders via email. HTML email design with report highlights and download links extends reach beyond print channels.

Deliverables
  • Email template design
  • Report highlights and summary
  • Download link integration
  • Email recipient list coordination
11 Microsite

Dedicated online annual report with interactive features and responsive design. Microsites provide added accessibility beyond PDF distribution with multimedia integration.

Deliverables
  • Responsive microsite design
  • Interactive navigation
  • Multimedia integration
  • Analytics and tracking
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Annual report
work.

Selected annual report projects from our portfolio.

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Baiduri Bank Annual Report 2023
Banking

Baiduri Bank Annual Report 2023

Annual Report

Brunei banking annual report covering digital innovation, financial highlights, and sustainability commitments.

View Case Study
Sunview Group Annual Report 2023
Construction

Sunview Group Annual Report 2023

Annual Report

Construction and engineering annual report visualizing revenue growth and project portfolio across residential, commercial, and public infrastructure.

View Case Study
MSIG Insurance Annual Report 2022
Insurance

MSIG Insurance Annual Report 2022

Annual Report

General insurance annual report covering motor, fire, marine, and specialty lines.

View Case Study
SOP Annual Report 2024
Agriculture

SOP Annual Report 2024

Annual Report

Annual report design for a palm oil group, with infographics and print file handoff.

View Case Study
Swift Haulage Annual Report 2024
Logistics

Swift Haulage Annual Report 2024

Annual Report

Annual report copywriting unifying financial performance and sustainability commitments.

View Case Study
UTP Annual Review 2023
Education

UTP Annual Review 2023

Annual Review

University annual review documenting research, ranking performance, and academic milestones.

View Case Study

Annual report
process.

A structured process supports quality outcomes and on-time delivery for your AGM. Total timeline: 4 to 5 months (recommended).

01

Kickoff and Planning

We hold a kickoff call with your team to understand reporting requirements, theme direction, and AGM timeline. Content milestones and approval workflows are established, with coordination points for auditors and company secretariat.

  • Project brief
  • Timeline
  • Approval matrix
02

Concept Development

Creative concept development including visual direction, layout approach, and content structure. You review and approve the concept before design begins, keeping it aligned with corporate messaging.

  • Theme
  • Visual direction
  • Concept approval
03

Content Compilation

Our copywriters conduct executive interviews and develop narrative sections. Financial and disclosure content is provided by your team and reviewed by your reporting advisers. Bilingual content is developed in parallel where in scope.

  • Drafts
  • Interviews
  • Translation
04

Design & Layout

Full report layout with data visualization, approved imagery, and editorial formatting. Section-by-section reviews keep the report aligned with your expectations before final file handoff.

  • Layout
  • Infographics
  • Imagery
05

Review & Revisions

Multiple review rounds with your team, board, and advisers. We refine content and design based on feedback until all stakeholders approve the final version.

  • Proofs
  • Board review
  • Sign-off
06

Print File Handoff

Print-ready files supplied to your appointed printing vendor, interactive PDF development, and vendor file support through to your AGM schedule. Reports are prepared before AGM for shareholder and stakeholder use.

  • Print-ready files
  • Interactive PDF
  • Vendor support

Annual report
packages.

Choose the package that matches your team’s capacity and requirements. All packages include project management and multiple revision rounds. Pricing scales with scope: request a quote.

01

Design

Design only

For organizations with in-house copywriting capability or appointed consultants providing content. We focus on visual design, layout, and print-ready file handoff while you provide all written content.

Concept development and visual direction
Layout design and typography
Data visualization and infographics
Image art direction and editing
Print file handoff to vendor
Interactive PDF development
Best for Organizations with internal communications team or appointed copywriters
Popular
02

Design + Copywriting

Editorial + design

Editorial package with copywriting and design working together. We develop narrative content through leadership interviews. Financial and disclosure content is provided by your team and reviewed by your reporting advisers.

Everything in Design Package
Executive interviews and content development
Chairman’s statement and MD&A copywriting
Corporate overview and business review
Sustainability statement content
Additional-language copywriting where included in scope
Copyediting and proofreading
Best for Most organizations seeking integrated copywriting and design
03

Full Services

Full-scope + vendor support

Full-scope annual report solution covering the reporting cycle. Includes print-ready file handoff, vendor support on file and spec questions, and extended services for pre-AGM timing.

Everything in Design + Copywriting
Corporate image selection and editing
Print-ready files for your appointed printing vendor
Vendor liaison on file and spec questions
Pre-AGM file handoff aligned with your AGM schedule
Press advertisements (AGM notice)
Email blast to shareholders
Interactive microsite development
Summary report for stakeholder use
Best for Listed companies and large organizations seeking comprehensive report design with pre-AGM vendor support

Types of
annual reports.

We produce different report formats based on your regulatory requirements and stakeholder expectations.

01 Integrated Annual Report

Combined financial and non-financial reporting connecting strategy, governance, performance, and ESG matters. Preferred by institutional investors.

Best for
  • DFM- and ADX-listed companies
  • Public joint stock companies
02 Standalone Annual Report

Traditional financial annual report with chairman’s statement, MD&A, financial statements, and corporate information. Focused format without complex ESG.

Best for
  • Private and family-owned companies
  • Smaller listed entities
03 Statutory Annual Report

Reports meeting statutory and regulatory frameworks for government entities and government-related organizations in the UAE and the wider region. Compliance-focused.

Best for
  • Government entities
  • Government-related organizations
04 Abbreviated Annual Report

Summary reports with key highlights and financial summaries for shareholder use. Full reports available online or on request.

Best for
  • Shareholder use
  • Quick reference

Integrated Annual Report

Combined financial and non-financial reporting connecting strategy, governance, performance, and ESG matters. Preferred by institutional investors.

Best for
  • DFM- and ADX-listed companies
  • Public joint stock companies

Standalone Annual Report

Traditional financial annual report with chairman’s statement, MD&A, financial statements, and corporate information. Focused format without complex ESG.

Best for
  • Private and family-owned companies
  • Smaller listed entities

Statutory Annual Report

Reports meeting statutory and regulatory frameworks for government entities and government-related organizations in the UAE and the wider region. Compliance-focused.

Best for
  • Government entities
  • Government-related organizations

Abbreviated Annual Report

Summary reports with key highlights and financial summaries for shareholder use. Full reports available online or on request.

Best for
  • Shareholder use
  • Quick reference

Why brands
choose us.

Integrated Workflow

Annual report season runs on a hard AGM date. Late changes from investor relations, sustainability, or the company secretarial team move through quickly because the copywriter, designer, and project coordinator work as one team.

Regulatory Experience

Experience with listed-company requirements and statutory reporting frameworks, ready to support the disclosure calendars of DFM- and ADX-listed companies. Financial and disclosure content is reviewed by your reporting advisers, while we manage design and print-ready file handoff.

Bilingual Capability

Copywriting in clear, professional English. Many UAE annual reports are published in English, with Arabic versions produced by some issuers; translation coordination, bilingual layout, and proofreading for additional languages are handled where included in scope.

Timeline Management

We work backwards from your AGM date to create realistic milestones. Our project management keeps stakeholders aligned and supports on-time delivery.

Annual report design
questions.

We recommend starting 4 to 5 months before your AGM date. This allows time for concept development, content compilation, design, multiple review rounds, and print-ready file handoff. Accelerated timelines of 2 to 3 months are possible with content readiness.

With our Design + Copywriting and Full Services packages, we develop narrative content through leadership interviews. You provide financial statements, governance content, and operational data, reviewed by your reporting advisers. Design Package clients provide all written content.

Yes. We create interactive PDFs with navigation menus, embedded videos, hyperlinks, and searchable content. Interactive reports support online publication requirements for listed companies.

We provide print-ready files (PDF/X-1a artwork), color proofing files, and a specification sheet covering paper, binding, and finishing. We support your appointed printing vendor on file and spec questions, with timing aligned to your AGM schedule.

Yes. Our Full Services package includes AGM notice design and placement in major newspapers. We handle the design, booking, submission, and proof coordination.

Yes. We collaborate with your appointed consultants including auditors, company secretariat, and sustainability advisers while managing design and print-ready file handoff.

Yes. We design annual reports for listed companies and large organizations, including DFM- and ADX-listed groups. UAE-listed public joint stock companies also publish an annual sustainability report under the Securities and Commodities Authority governance rules; we can design both as one coordinated suite while your reporting advisers own the disclosure content.

Start a
project.

The more context you share, the sharper our first response. A rough scope and timeline are enough to begin.

01
You submit
We confirm receipt and route to a project manager.
02
Discovery call
A 30-minute call to understand objectives and scope.
03
Proposal
Itemized proposal within 1 week.
04
Kickoff
Brief finalized, project starts.
Project inquiry
Approximate budget