The enterprises, which have set up office in the city center, constitute an impressive list comprising global companies, regional offices and local firms. They engage in commercial activities from shipping to import-export trading, commercial representation and distribution and e-commerce. Or they offer a wide range of services. These include architecture and engineering consulting, medical and legal advice, research and project development, construction, investment, financial services and auditing, telecommunications, computer systems and training, real estate, hospitality and property management, transport and tourism, mail services, media and communications design, production and distribution, marketing and advertising. Apart from Solidere itself, corporate buildings are devoted to the Association of Lebanese Banks, major banks, insurance companies, media, consulting and contracting firms, and multinational franchise businesses. Compounds are accommodating embassies and a doctors' polyclinic.