As the founder and group CEO, Rahail Aslam has taken Select Group from a nascent property developer to one of the largest, multi-disciplinary, privately-owned property development and real estate investment companies in the GCC, with interests expanding to the UK and Europe. Under his leadership, Select Group now has a combined development portfolio of 181ha, worth gross development value (GDV) of AED17bn. A driven individual with a strong belief in value creation, cost leadership and efficiency, Aslam has brought together a management team with the same ethos who can deliver his vision for constant improvement and wealth creation for both…
Author: Mehak Srivastava
The top Greek contractor, Consolidated Contractors Company (CCC), continues to be an outstanding contributor to the construction sector in the region and has been working on a number of reputed projects including the Abu Dhabi Midfield Terminal in conjunction with Arabtec and TAV, Al Zahia City Centre by Majid Al Futtaim, Saudi Arabias planned Taif Airport, and many more. The contractor is one of the leading transnational construction contractor that oversees the delivery of engineering and construction projects, predominantly in the petrochemicals industry. CCC offers procurement, project management, and construction expertise in the development and maintenance of civil and industrial…
EFS Facilities Services is a leading provider of integrated facilities management services in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region with a contract backlog now worth in excess of $1bn. Though it may be based in Dubai, the Tariq Chauhan-led company has grown over the years and now trades across a wide geography from Turkey to South African, Morocco to India, and most places in between. In the process, the company developed an unrivalled supply chain that allows it to work for multinational companies across multiple countries. The satisfaction and trust that weve earned from our clients is one of…
As the managing director for Six Construct in the GCC, Pierre Sironval is responsible for all operations in the region and has over 20 years of experience in the contracting industry throughout the Middle East, Europe, and Africa. Which, in turn, has aided in Six Constructs success in being regionally recognised as one of the leaders in the construction sector today. The contractor is a subsidiary of the BeSix Group and is the largest Belgian construction company operating in the Middle East. The contractor recorded a revenue of $251mn in the first quarter of 2018 and boasts of an order…
Simon Moon is the CEO for the Atkins Middle East & Africa business. He leads the 2000-strong Atkins business across the Middle East and Africa (MEA), delivering world-class multidisciplinary architecture, engineering, supervision, design management, and project/programme delivery across infrastructure, rail, and property sectors. The company was acquired by SNC-Lavalin in July 2017 which marked a historic landmark in the 79-year old history of the company. Atkins project portfolio in the Middle East includes Riyadh Metro, Dubai Metro, Burj Al Arab, and Doha Metro Red Line South.
Muhammad Sultan AlSalmy is the managing director, partner, and lead architect of Hoehler + alSalmy Architects and Engineers. The Omani-German Architectural and Engineering consultancy was established in 2009. At the age of 29, AlSalmy was the youngest architect to establish the international architectural firm in Muscat, Oman. He solely nurtured the company to grow from one project in 2009 to over 35 design and construction projects, with over 20 international awards from Muscat, Dubai, and the USA, competing against some of the biggest projects and consultancies around the world. His genuine passion for architecture enabled him to attain the ultimate…
Being the CEO of Engineering Contracting Company (ECC) from 2011, Kareem Farah has successfully completed a substantial portfolio of projects in the region, building on both its reputation and core strengths. Farah oversees the efficiency of project operations and the implementation of onsite policy and procedures. He is also responsible for the management of the ECC Plant Department and batching plant and oversees the development of Prime Metal Industries (ECCs steel and aluminium company). ECC was recently appointed for the construction of the UNA apartments in Town Square Dubai by Nshama.
Abu Dhabi-based contractor, Trojan Holding, boasts of a current backlog of projects worth approximately AED10bn and an annual turnover of AED5bn in 2017. Says Eng Hamad Al Ameri, MD of Trojan: I consider my role in the company as the architect of change. I joined the company at a time when the industry was being battered by the financial crisis and most companies were feeling the pinch. In 2012, we regrouped to complement and focus our resources. Alongside the acquisition of a wide array of plant equipment and selecting a team of highly-qualified personnel, Trojan was able to turnaround and…
Dr Kamiran Ibrahim was appointed the CEO of Arcadis Middle East in June 2017. A civil engineer with 28 years of solid experience in business development and operations within contracting and consultancy firms across the Middle East, Africa, and Europe. He joined Hyder in the UK in 2003 and then moved to Hyder in the Middle East in 2006. Over that time, he assumed several senior leadership roles within Hyder, most recent of which, is as the regional managing director for the utilities sector. His passion has led multiple teams of professionals to overcome business challenges, drive growth, and develop…
Godwin Austen Johnson (GAJ) is one of the largest and long-established UK architectural and design practices in the UAE. Throughout its history, which spans almost 30 years, the company has created some of the emirates most iconic buildings and has helped define the country as we know it today. Brian Johnson has maintained an almost constant presence in the Gulf region since 1975 and, in 1991, he opened the GAJ headquarters in Dubai. His distinctive style and uncompromising resolve for design excellence has made Johnson and GAJ a preferred partner for many distinguished projects.