Eng. Abdulla Al-Mehshadi, CEO Real estate development company, Msheireb Properties, is a subsidiary of Qatar Foundation, and was established to transform Qatar and get it ready for its 2030 Vision. Its flagship project, Msheireb Downtown Doha aims to be a leader in sustainable development as it employs a new approach to urban planning by combining traditional methods and modern technology aimed at preserving the environment as well as the cultural identity of Qatar. With Msheireb Downtown Doha, the company is developing a blueprint for sustainable urban regeneration, and believes in sharing its knowledge and experience with the industry. The QAR20…
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Rahail Aslam, CEO Projects: Bay Central Towers in Dubai, UAE West Avenue in Dubai, UAE Botanica in Dubai, UAE The Torch in Dubai, UAE Marina Gate in Dubai, UAE Select Group is an award winning, real estate investment and development company with an asset portfolio spread over multiple jurisdictions and verticals. With development at its core which includes residential, commercial, and mix use, the group has interests expanding to hospitality and investments within the real estate industry whether its acquisitions of projects or prime land bank. Since inception in 2002, Select Group has delivered some of Dubai’s most sought after…
Roy Jakobs, CEO Projects: The Change Initiative in Dubai, UAE Sunset Mall in Dubai, UAE Al Meydan Bridge in Dubai, UAE Hibis Temple in Aswan, Egypt Parliament Building in Cairo, Egypt Philips Middle East and Turkey is part of Royal Philips, is a diversified health and well-being company, focused on improving people’s lives through meaningful innovation in the areas of Healthcare, Consumer Lifestyle and Lighting. Headquartered in the Netherlands, Philips posted 2013 sales of EUR 23.3 billion and employs approximately 112,000 employees with sales and services in more than 100 countries. The company is a leader in cardiac care, acute…
Markus Oberlin, CEO Eastablished as Farnek Middle East in 1980, the company is part of Zurick-based Priora Group, an international full service property management company. Farnek Avireal has won maintenance contract together with our international partners, for the tallest building in the world, Burj Khalifa. This achievement combined with its strategic client partnerships with a wide variety of industry leaders in the UAE solidifies its role as one of the leading FM companies. The company has offices in most cities of the UAE. With a skilled workforce of more than 2,500 people, Farnek maintains over 2,500 properties on behalf of…
Mounib Hammoud Projects: Kingdom City in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Kingdom Tower Financial District Business District Old Town Water Edge Co-founded by Kingdom Holding Company, Jeddah Economic Company (JEC) was established in 2009 with the purpose to develop the Kingdom City, Jeddah. The project will feature the soon-to-be tallest building in the world, 1,000-metre Kingdom Tower, to attract business and tourism. The tower aims to be an iconic marker of Jeddah’s historic importance as the gateway to the holy cities of Makkah and Madinah. The Kingdom Tower Jeddah has been the vision of HRH Prince Alwaleed, who was closely involved in…
Mu’taz Sawwaf, CEO Jeddah-based Construction Products Holding Co. (CPC) is a manufacturing company that provides customers with “a complete solution to build” facilities. Apart from its centres in Saudi Arabia including Riyadh, Bahra, and Dammam, it has been established across with branches in Qatar, UAE, Syria, Egypt and even India. The company provides vital building materials specialist ranging from precast, glass, aluminum, iron and Ready Mix Concrete, electrical cables, wood and plaster works, marble and granite, adhesive, leasing, construction equipment, finishing, steel, transport and electromechanical structures, and renewable energy, as well as logistical support to serve the construction industry all…
Abdulla bin Sulayem, CEO Projects: Anantara Residence in Dubai, UAE Dukes Oceana in Dubai, UAE Oceana Residence in Dubai, UAE Seven Tides was launched in 2004 as a privately owned luxury property developer and holding company. Since then the company has focussed on its portfolio to include exceptional properties in the finest locations. Seven Tides has developed and owns a variety of projects spanning residential, commercial and resort properties. Five star developments on the Palm Jumeirah and a landmark hospitality acquisition in London showcases the company’s originality, flair and innovation. During the launch of Dukes Oceana, the CEO Abdulla bin…
Mahdi K M J Amjad, Chairperson and CEO Projects: One At Palm Jumeirah in Dubai, UAE The Sterling in Dubai, UAE The Opus in Dubai, UAE The Square in Dubai, UAE One By Omniyat in Dubai, UAE Bayswater in Dubai, UAE Omniyat approaches design, development and management of each of its property as if it were a unique work of art. It believes in nurturing and maintaining close partnerships with the world’s leading architects, engineers, interior designers and artists. Every project is driven by artistic sensibilities where design & art are at the centre piece of the development. The company…
Andrew Elias, CEO Projects: Marina Promenade in Dubai, UAE Al Duaa Marina Tower in Dubai, UAE Salman Bay in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia Deira City Center in Dubai, UAE Hydra Towers in Dubai, UAE Dragon Mart Hotel in Dubai, UAE Established in Australia over three decades ago, Kele has continued to develop a wide range of construction capabilities and expand operations within Australia and globally throughout the Gulf, Middle East and Africa. Kele’s platform for growth is based on specialist construction techniques backed with customised design, engineering and management services. The Strenghts of Kele have evolved through the adoption of industry…
Mounir Haidar, Managing Director The Saadiyat Development and Investment Company (SDIC) is an Abu Dhabi based real estate development company currently planning the development and construction of a prestigious project within Saadiyat Island, Hidd al Saadiyat. The team works closely with a select group of contractors and consultants, on the detailed planning and delivery of this unique and pristine development. SDIC is focused on the target market, and because of the well-experienced management group, the ongoing reception to the development has surpassed most expectations. Hidd Al Saadiyat development extends on a land area covering nearly 1.5 million square meters of…