Alaa AbuSiam, a distinguished leader in the construction and engineering sectors, has been at the helm of Egis in the Middle East and South Asia since 2021. In that time, Egis has experienced remarkable growth, solidifying its position as a frontrunner in the industry. Consequently, Engineering News-Record (ENR) has ranked Egis as the 5th-best Middle East engineering firm.
Egis Group achieved a turnover of over $2 billion in 2023, representing a 28% increase from the previous year. Today, Egis has more than 19,500 workers and continues to attract top-tier talent worldwide. Under Alaa’s leadership, Egis’ operations in the Middle East saw a substantial increase in turnover, rising by 21% compared to the previous year. In Q1 2024, it achieved a 93% increase in performance compared to Q1 2023, reflecting both the impact of recent acquisitions and organic growth.
Strategic acquisitions have been instrumental to Egis’ success. The acquisition of Omrania, U+A and WME has enhanced its architecture and infrastructure engineering services capabilities. Similarly, Waagner Biro Bridge Services and Thomas & Adamson have expanded Egis’ technical capacity and service portfolio, enabling the company to undertake more significant and complex regional projects.
Leveraging its expertise in enhancing the built environment, the company has delivered major infrastructure development, transportation and urban planning projects that significantly contribute to the growth of the countries and economies where Egis operates. Notable projects include Etihad Rail Stages 2 and 3 PMC, rail projects in Egypt and India, and high-profile initiatives in NEOM, Qatar, and the UAE.
A staunch advocate for corporate social responsibility, Egis is firmly committed to improving quality of life and social and economic development while meeting critical net-zero targets. Under Alaa’s guidance, Egis dedicates substantial resources to combating climate change and promoting biodiversity, as evidenced by its alignment with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and the UAE Climate-Responsible Companies Pledge.
Egis’ sustainability efforts have not gone unnoticed; S&P Global’s Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA) named Egis one of the top 20 companies in the construction and engineering category for ESG maturity. Moreover, 46% of Egis’ projects in 2023 were designed with an eco-design approach, with an ambitious goal of achieving 100% by 2030.
Under Alaa’s dynamic leadership, Egis continues to set new benchmarks in the construction and engineering sectors. Its focus on innovation, sustainability and client satisfaction ensures that Egis remains a premier partner for complex projects in the region.